El Paso vs. Washington - Compare Cities

El Paso, TX has a population density of 841,752, which is 86% below Washington, DC. The median age of 32 years is 13% below Washington, DC and 16% below the national average.

Population

841,752

6,138,382

322,903,030

Median Age

32 Years

37 Years

38 Years

Age Distribution

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Baby Boomers (Age 50+)

31%

35%

38%

Gen X (Age 41-55)

9%

10%

9%

Millennials (Age 20-40)

29%

27%

Gen Z (Age 0-19)

31%

26%

25%

Educational Attianment

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Master's degree

8%

25%

12%

Bachelor's degree

16%

26%

20%

Some college or associate's degree

31%

22%

28%

High school diploma or equivalent

24%

18%

27%

Less than high school diploma

21%

9%

13%

Race & Ethnicity

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White

80%

54%

73%

Asian

1%

10%

5%

Black

3%

25%

13%

Two or more races

3%

4%

3%

Other Races

13%

6%

Community

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Single

35%

36%

33%

Married

49%

51%

50%

Divorced

6%

4%

6%

Widowed

10%

9%

11%

El Paso, TX has an unemployment rate of 7%, which is 14% above than the national unemployment rate of 6%. Washington, DC has an unemployment rate of 5%, which is 17% below than the national unemployment rate of 6%.

Median Household Income

$44,531

$100,732

$62,843

Unemployment Rate

7%

5%

Poverty Rate

21%

8%

14%

Income per capita

$20,731

$48,059

$33,831

Employment Industry

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Professional / Technical

4%

16%

7%

Healthcare

13%

11%

14%

Finance

3%

4%

5%

Education

12%

9%

Manufacturing

7%

3%

10%

IT Services

2%

3%

2%

Accommodation

9%

7%

Wholesale

3%

1%

3%

Public Services

7%

13%

5%

Arts

1%

2%

Other

15%

14%

Household Income

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Less Than $10000

8%

3%

6%

$10000 > $14999

6%

2%

4%

$15000 > $24999

12%

4%

8%

$25000 > $34999

11%

5%

8%

$35000 > $49999

15%

7%

12%

$50000 > $74999

18%

13%

17%

$75000 > $99999

10%

12%

$100000 > $149999

10%

20%

15%

$150000 > $199999

3%

12%

6%

More Than $200000

2%

17%

7%

El Paso, TX has a crime index 72 below the national average, while Washington, DC has a crime index that is 86 below the national average.

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

Total Crime Index

72

86

The homeownership rate in El Paso, TX is 61%, which is 4% below the national average. The homeownership rate in Washington, DC is 63%, which is 1% below the national average.

Median Home Value

$118,900

$411,500

$280,600

Median Rent

$812

$1,653

$1,023

Average Household Size

3

2

Property Tax

$2,744

$4,252

$2,471

Home Type

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Single-Family

67%

46%

62%

Townhomes

3%

20%

6%

Small Apt. Buildings

8%

3%

8%

Apt. Complexes

17%

30%

18%

Mobile Homes

6%

1%

6%

Other

0%

Home Age

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2014 and Later

4%

3%

2%

2010 to 2013

7%

3%

2000 to 2009

17%

14%

1990 to 1999

15%

14%

1980 to 1989

15%

16%

13%

1970 to 1979

16%

14%

15%

1960 to 1969

10%

12%

11%

1950 to 1959

10%

9%

10%

1940 to 1949

4%

5%

1939 and earlier

4%

8%

13%

Home Rent by Bedroom

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Condo

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

4 Bedroom

5 Bedroom or more

Home Value by Bedroom

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condo

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

4 Bedroom

5 Bedroom or more

Occupancy Type

Home Owners

El Paso

61%

Washington

63%

United States

63%

Home Renters

El Paso

39%

Washington

37%

United States

36%

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El Paso, TX has a median home value of $118,900, which is 71% below Washington,DC and 57% above the national average of $280,600. El Paso’s median household income of $44,531 is $29% above the national average.

National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average

Cost of Living Index

312

258

212

Housing

301

201

200

Goods and Services

301

201

200

El Paso, TX has an average school rating of 10. Washington, DC has an average school rating of 10. El Paso, TX has total schools while Washington, DC has total schools

School Rating

1 /10 - 10 /10

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