Three hundred and two: That’s the number of sunshine-filled days El Paso sees on average a year. If you’re a fan of sunlit skies, you’ll want to move to this city in the western corner of the Lone Star State.
There are many other reasons to love the Sun City, of course, from its cultural diversity to its incredible food scene, and much more in between.
Safety First
Next time you’re looking at El Paso houses for sale, take note of the neighborhood; odds are you feel very safe.
It’s no wonder, as El Paso has been consistently ranked among the safest cities in the United States since 1997.
A Unique Cultural Blend
El Paso sits at the westernmost point of Texas and straddles the Rio Grand on the U.S.-Mexico Border. The city has a combination of influences that include the American west, colonial Mexico, and ancient Native American tribes.
The community itself was established in 1850, and it was the city people came to visit to watch the Mexican Revolution play out just over the border in Juárez in 1911.
It leans into its history proudly with many museums, exhibits, and historical sites. El Paso features the only border patrol museum in all of the nation and is home to the only bi-lingual Holocaust museum in the U.S. as well.
Cost of Living is Low
The cost of living in El Paso is below the nation’s average. Housing expenses are 22% lower than the national average, utility prices are 7% lower, and healthcare is 3% lower.
So Much to See
Its location also gives way to stunning views, such as the Franklin Mountains, which extend into New Mexico. When you couple these views with cultural influence, you get the unique architecture of the city: adobe, or mudbrick.
Wildlife is another eye-catching aspect of El Paso. People who love the outdoors will not only enjoy the pleasant weather, but the plethora of birds, reptiles, and small mammals that live throughout the city limits.
You can regularly spot mule deer, coyotes, and the occasional mountain lion as well.
….And Do
In addition to the many areas where you can hike and bike, there are places like the El Paso Zoo that the whole family can enjoy. It has 35 acres of green space and exotic animals all over the world.
The historic Plaza Theatre is one of the city’s well-known landmarks. It hosts many popular entertainers to this day, but at one time the likes of Roy Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy, John Wayne, and the Marx Brothers were there.
You can visit Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss, world’s first open-air shopping center on a military installation that is open to the public.
….And Eat
The cultural crossroads of the city make way for a culinary scene that includes authentic Mexican, true Southwestern, and an incredible combination of Tex-Mex.
Café Mayapan not only serves traditional Mexican cuisine, it serves as a job and food employment training center.
Grab a Cowboy T-Bone steak from Cattleman’s Steakhouse 20 minutes outside of town, situated on Indian Cliffs Ranch.