El Paso, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

El Paso's Demographic Profile

El Paso has 242,772 households and a median income of $52,049, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 675,460
# Households 242,772
Median age 35
Median household income $52,049
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 101,698
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
El Paso $279 12,372 SF 9.49%
Fort Bliss $238 15,798 SF 8.25%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
El Paso $191 33,145 SF 10.00%
Socorro $30 380,584 SF 10.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
El Paso $305 14,702 SF
Horizon City $350 16,000 SF
Socorro $145 5,843 SF
Fort Bliss $101 9,898 SF
San Elizario $78 3,200 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
El Paso $133 10,503 SF 8.91%
Horizon City $176 7,348 SF 8.91%
Socorro $136 2,477 SF 8.10%
San Elizario $188 2,477 SF 8.10%

Commercial Properties For Sale in El Paso

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

1779 N Zaragosa Rd

El Paso, TX 79936

  • 10,341 SF Retail Building
  • 6.83% Cap Rate
  • $3,300,000
For Sale

12400 Vista Del Sol

El Paso, TX 79928

  • 0.57 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

Land Site

El Paso, TX 79938

  • 9 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $3,995,000
For Sale

12 Acres w/ Montana Frontage, East El Paso

El Paso, TX 79938

  • 12 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $4,181,760
For Sale

The Mission Business Center

El Paso, TX 79936

  • 18,800 SF Office Building
  • 9.49% Cap Rate
  • $4,000,000
For Sale

Take 5 Oil Change

El Paso, TX 79936

  • 1,501 SF Retail Building
  • 6.65% Cap Rate
  • $1,578,947

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether El Paso pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
El Paso $275 18,424 SF
Horizon City $264 10,637 SF
Socorro $99 192,106 SF
Fort Bliss $166 16,034 SF
San Elizario $107 2,718 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in El Paso

For Sale

1217 N Mesa

El Paso, TX 79902

  • 18,757 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

1000 E Rio Grande Ave

El Paso, TX 79902

  • 11,852 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places El Paso alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in El Paso or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
El Paso 675,460 242,772 35 $52,049 3 101,698 1%
Horizon City 23,431 6,763 30 $61,226 4 1,124 1%
Socorro 38,593 11,678 35 $42,694 3 2,706 3%
Fort Bliss 14,941 3,091 26 $56,634 4 3,069 5%
San Elizario 11,633 3,272 32 $41,921 4 843 -5%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in El Paso, TX and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in El Paso

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Is El Paso a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

El Paso offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in El Paso?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in El Paso. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in El Paso?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for El Paso. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does El Paso compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to El Paso. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for El Paso acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in El Paso, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.