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Socorro, Texas

Introduction to Socorro, Texas

Socorro, Texas, in El Paso county, is 13 miles SE of El Paso, Texas. The city is part of the El Paso metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 27,152 people people live in Socorro.

Socorro History

The town was originally part of Mexico from the years 1821 to 1848. In 1848, it became part of the state of Texas. For the remainder of the nineteenth century, Socorro was primarily a simple farming community. In 1916, the Elephant Butte dam was built over the Rio Grande river which initiated an agricultural revolution in the area.

Socorro and nearby Attractions

  • Rio Vista Farm Historic District
  • Apostolic Assembly Church
  • Moon City Park
  • San Lorenzo Cemetery
  • Ysleta Branch Library

Things To Do In Socorro

Rio Vista Farm Historic District is a site of historical importance, and a place of great attraction to tourists. Moon City Park allows visitors to spend some quiet time in the arms of nature. Apostolic Assembly Church and San Lorenzo Cemetery fascinate tourists with their quaint architecture and peaceful ambience. Ysleta Branch Library has a huge collection of books and periodicals that visitors can enjoy.

Socorro Transportation

El Paso International Airport provides regular air transportation facilities.

Socorro Higher Education

People wishing to pursue higher education can enroll in El Paso Community College, The University of Texas at El Paso, or New Mexico State University-Main Campus.

High Points

Socorro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySocorro Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Socorro Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Socorro, TX

Comparing Socorro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity45
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work37
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime76

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