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Tornillo 79853

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Texas
$179K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$173K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
202120222026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
202120222026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
202120222026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
202120222026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
202120222026
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
202120222026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,308
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$173K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,200 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1996
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.51%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.89%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.86%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.1.8%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.16.1 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.97

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,668
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.99 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$57K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.9 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.83%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Tornillo 79853 compares

By median home value, Tornillo 79853 is the 22nd most expensive of 26 ZIP codes in El Paso County, and its typical home is worth more than 17% of all homes in El Paso County.

Home values in Tornillo 79853

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$43K$359K
ZIP codes in El Paso County ranked by median home value
#El Paso CountyMedian valueHomes
1El Paso 79922$471K2,865
2El Paso 79911$412K3,488
3El Paso 79932$333K9,935
4El Paso 79912$324K21,036
5El Paso 79902$296K5,279
6El Paso 79928$253K31,898
7El Paso 79938$252K31,103
8El Paso 79934$250K9,254
9El Paso 79925$240K10,060
10El Paso 79935$240K4,607
11El Paso 79936$226K31,521
12Canutillo 79835$226K4,406
13Anthony 79821$225K2,023
14El Paso 79927$203K14,629
15Clint 79836$196K3,928
16El Paso 79904$194K7,682
17El Paso 79924$194K18,402
18El Paso 79907$184K13,537
19El Paso 79915$181K9,498
20El Paso 79903$179K5,318
21El Paso 79930$176K7,145
22Tornillo 79853$173K1,308
23El Paso 79905$161K5,781
24San Elizario 79849$161K5,053

26 ZIP codes in El Paso County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Tornillo 79853 market

What is the median home price in Tornillo 79853, TX?

The median sale price in Tornillo 79853, TX is $179,473 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Tornillo 79853, TX each year?

3 homes sold in Tornillo 79853, TX over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Tornillo 79853, TX?

Tornillo 79853, TX contains 1,308 residential properties, with a median of 1,200 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1996. The median TopHap Estimate is $173K.

How does Tornillo 79853, TX compare to the rest of El Paso County?

By median home value, Tornillo 79853, TX is the 22nd most expensive of 26 ZIP codes in El Paso County. Its typical home is worth more than 17% of all homes in El Paso County. El Paso 79930 ranks just above it and El Paso 79905 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Tornillo 79853, TX?

86% of homes in Tornillo 79853, TX are owner-occupied. 2% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Tornillo 79853, TX hold?

89% of mortgaged homes in Tornillo 79853, TX are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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