El Paso, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 603,096 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Desert weather and over 305 days of sunshine per year are typical in “Sun City.”
Geography
El Paso sits in the Franklin Mountains, along the Rio Grande and the Mexican border.
Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the University of Texas-El Paso as well as many historical sites, including the Mission Ysleta, Camino Real, and Concordia Cemetery.
Recreation
El Paso’s Franklin Mountains State Park is the nation’s largest urban park, while Juárez, Mexico, is just across the border.
Historical
The Mission Ysleta was used as a Pueblo Indian refugee camp in 1675 and is the oldest continuously used church in the United States.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 11 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 20.9% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 30 |
| Number of libraries within the area | N/A |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 12 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 27 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $45,354 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $33,985 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $29,099 |
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