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At Texas’s westernmost tip, El Paso County is centered on El Paso, a large, binational city with deep cultural and economic ties to Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Established in 1850, its history spans frontier military posts, railroad expansion, and Mexican-American culture. Today, the county is largely urban, with suburbs like Horizon City, Socorro, and Clint blending into El Paso’s metro. Housing is diverse: adobe-style historic homes, mid-century ranchers, modern stucco subdivisions, and desert estates. The county has strong military ties through Fort Bliss. Home prices are affordable compared to other large Texas cities: most homes range $180,000–$280,000, with newer suburban builds between $250,000–$350,000. Desert acreage averages $5,000–$10,000 per acre, though raw land on the outskirts is cheaper.