City profile
Socorro, TX
El Paso County · Population 37,123
Socorro is a town in El Paso County, TX with about 37,123 residents and a typical home value near $144,000. It is 56 miles from Las Cruces, NM, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Dry desert
Winter avg
45°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
290
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$144,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,002
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
73
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 96/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Lightning, Hail
Nearest major airport
14 mi to El Paso International Airport (ELP)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 57% Democratic / 42% Republican
Community
Population
37,123
Black population
1.4%
County
El Paso County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 37,123 residents
- Typical home value about $144,000
- 56 miles from Las Cruces, NM
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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