Fort Bliss, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
12,009 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
95.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,267 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
41.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$167,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$531 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,560 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

El Paso County
4
El Paso Metro Area
4
Texas
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

El Paso County
3
El Paso Metro Area
3
Texas
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 43
Feb 0 0 48
Mar 0 0 54
Apr 0 0 62
May 0 0 71
Jun 1 0 79
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 79
Sep 1 0 73
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 0 0 51
Dec 1 2 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 8%

Schools

Milam El
2 miles, SW 3.7 star
Stanton El
3 miles, NW 1.4 star
Magoffin Middle
3 miles, NW 1.9 star

Colleges

Western Technical College
4 miles, NW 1.4 star
Vista College
4 miles, SW 1 star
El Paso Community College
5 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Airports

El Paso International Airport
2 miles, SW 1.9 star
Roswell Air Center
147 miles, E 1 star
Lea County Regional Airport
194 miles, E 1 star