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West Central, El Paso, TX—79902

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$276,000
0.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$45,300
37.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
66
5.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.1%
Median Rent
$1,180
1.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$800
14.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,350
19.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,650
17.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — West Central, El Paso, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in West Central, El Paso, TX is $276,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.9%. This indicates that home prices in West Central, El Paso, TX are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$276,0000.9%
Single Family $305,0002.0%
Condos $172,000-3.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $141,000
    -12.4%
    2 Bed
    		$194,000-3.5%
    3 Bed
    		$292,0001.4%
    4 Bed
    		$429,0000.9%
    5 Bed $519,1051.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    10.1%
    1 Bedroom
    25.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    21.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.2%

    Rental Trends — West Central, El Paso, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in West Central, El Paso, TX is $1,420, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Central, El Paso, TX is studios: $674, 1-bedrooms: $888, 2-bedrooms: $1,610, 3-bedrooms: $2,140, 4-bedrooms: $2,690. The most common rental property sizes in West Central, El Paso, TX are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 39.5% and 30.2% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,180$1,420
    Studio Rent $785$674
    1 Bed Rent $800$888
    2 Bed Rent $1,350$1,610
    3 Bed Rent $1,650$2,140
    4 Bed Rent $2,280$2,690
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    15.2%
    1 Bedroom
    39.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    11.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.8%

    Property Listings — West Central, El Paso, TX

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Central, El Paso, TX is 63. This is a increase of 9.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 29.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$434,000-2.0%
    Listing Count
    		8120.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%20.0%
    Days on Market
    		66-5.0%
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    Demographics — West Central, El Paso, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Central, El Paso, TX has a population of 18,500, which has decreased by -9.8% over the past 5 years. West Central, El Paso, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 39.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		18,500-9.8%
    % Under 18
    		15.7%-9.8%
    % Seniors
    		21.6%21.3%
    % WFH
    		10.1%119.6%
    % w/ College Degree
    		39.4%25.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Central, El Paso, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 75.0% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 3.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Central, El Paso, TX is white, making up 19.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 24.4% of the population in West Central, El Paso, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 18.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		19.3%16.3%
    % Black
    		2.7%-3.6%
    % Hispanic
    		75.0%-3.1%
    % Asian
    		1.6%-27.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		24.4%-18.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — West Central, El Paso, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 130 mortgage originations in West Central, El Paso, TX, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 77.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in West Central, El Paso, TX. Investor activity is low, as 11.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		130
    % Conventional Loans
    		82.0%
    % Government Loans
    		18.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		11.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		8.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — West Central, El Paso, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in West Central, El Paso, TX under the Section 8 program is 5.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in West Central, El Paso, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		263
    Total Units Section 8
    		260
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		5.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		89.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$90$800$890
    2 Bedroom-$310$1,350$1,040
    3 Bedroom-$210$1,650$1,440
    4 Bedroom-$520$2,280$1,760

    Affordability — West Central, El Paso, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.4
    Median Home Price$276,000
    Median Household Income$45,300

    West Central, El Paso, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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    Nearby ZIP Codes

    Downtown El Paso, El Paso, TX

    79901

    Socorro, El Paso, TX

    79930

    Central, El Paso, TX

    79903

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    79922

    Northeast, El Paso, TX

    79912

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