El Paso, Texas
El Paso is a Texas city whose current Census footprint includes El Paso County. Start with the quick read below for what gives El Paso its character, then the practical property-tax, insurance, district, and local-record checks worth making before you rely on a monthly estimate.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 683,012
- Change from 2020 base
- +0.6%
- Land area
- 258.8 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- El Paso County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
Local checks
- EPCAD account
- Drainage
- Permit record
- School district
- Homestead filing
What buyers should know
Military buyers should confirm exemption timing with EPCAD and update the mailing address before the homestead deadline.
Check drainage, grading, and retaining walls — the Franklin Mountains funnel flash floods into lower desert neighborhoods fast.
Older additions and conversions deserve a permit history pull from the City of El Paso Planning and Inspections office.
Local character
Start with El Paso itself
A few landmarks, stories, and everyday places that help give El Paso its shape.
County Park
Ascarate Park Gives El Paso a County Lake
Ascarate Park is El Paso County's largest public park, built around a 48-acre lake, with an aquatic center, sports fields, and a 27-hole golf course.
Wetlands
Rio Bosque Brings Back River Habitat
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park is a 372-acre City of El Paso park in the lower valley, run by UTEP, where old Rio Grande habitat is being restored.
Scenic Drive
Scenic Drive Turns Into a Sunday Walking Route
The City of El Paso closes Scenic Drive to vehicle traffic on Sunday mornings so people can walk, bike, and take in the view over the city.
Then zoom out to El Paso County
Mission History
Ysleta Mission Was Established in 1682 and Is Still Active Today
The Corpus Christi de la Isleta Mission in Ysleta, now part of El Paso, was founded in 1682 and is tied to the Tigua people who have lived there continuously since.
Property Tax Basics
Who Appraises Your Home for Taxes in El Paso County
The El Paso Central Appraisal District sets the value on your property, and that value drives what you owe in property taxes.
Military History
Fort Bliss Has Shaped El Paso Since 1854
Fort Bliss, established in 1854, is one of the largest military installations in the country and a defining part of El Paso's economy and culture.
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Nearby counties
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Next steps for El Paso
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Check flood, windstorm, roof, deductibles, and coverage questions.
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