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Fabens

Fabens

Neighborhood in Texas

El Paso County 79836

$182,574 Average Value
$149 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Restful pace along the southern border

Just east of the northern U.S.-Mexico border sits the quiet, rural farming community of Fabens, Texas. Roughly 35 miles south of El Paso, residents can make the drive to the city to be a part of the action, though for most who call Fabens home, the slower-paced lifestyle is what attracted them to the area in the first place. “It’s a small, rural farming community, so there’s a lot of open land,” says lifelong area resident, Silas Baca, a Realtor with eXp Realty LLC. “While you’ll have to travel to El Paso for nightlife or much entertainment, there are plenty of mom-and-pop restaurants and a strong sense of community here.”

Escape the hustle and bustle life in El Paso and find serenity in Fabens.
Escape the hustle and bustle life in El Paso and find serenity in Fabens.
The Virgin Mary mural at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens.
The Virgin Mary mural at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Fabens.
Embrace the rural charm of Fabens, where cotton fields and pecan orchards paint the landscape.
Embrace the rural charm of Fabens, where cotton fields and pecan orchards paint the landscape.
Fabens, a charming town that unfolds approximately 30 miles southeast of El Paso.
Fabens, a charming town that unfolds approximately 30 miles southeast of El Paso.
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Finding a home in Fabens

Buyers can find traditional ranch-style, adobe-style, and manufactured homes here. “There isn’t a lot of new construction happening, and most of the homes are older,” Baca says, with most being built in the mid to late 20th century. “Properties are more affordable in Fabens than many other areas near El Paso, which draws buyers to the area,” Baca says. “You can find a lot of homes for under $150,000,” and those with larger floor plans and acreage can range up to $400,000.

Step into the tranquil streets of Fabens, where stucco homes create the setting.
Step into the tranquil streets of Fabens, where stucco homes create the setting.
Stroll through the neighborhood of Fabens, where brick homes adorn the landscape.
Stroll through the neighborhood of Fabens, where brick homes adorn the landscape.
Step into tranquility in a ranch-style home in Fabens.
Step into tranquility in a ranch-style home in Fabens.
Nestled in the heat of Fabens, ranch-style homes create comfort and character.
Nestled in the heat of Fabens, ranch-style homes create comfort and character.
Discover the allure of ranch living in Fabens in a ranch style home.
Discover the allure of ranch living in Fabens in a ranch style home.
Embrace the tranquil rhythms of country living in Fabens.
Embrace the tranquil rhythms of country living in Fabens.
Homes in various hues and shapes come together in Fabens.
Homes in various hues and shapes come together in Fabens.
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Accelerated learning opportunities

Kids can attend schools in the Fabens Independent district, like Fabens Elementary and Fabens Middle, each earning a C-minus rating from Niche. At the C-rated Fabens High, students can enroll in the Cotton Valley Early College Program, enabling them to earn an Associate of Arts degree in addition to a high school diploma upon graduation.

In the Fabens Elementary School, success knows no bounds.
In the Fabens Elementary School, success knows no bounds.
At Fabens High School, education revolves around the student.
At Fabens High School, education revolves around the student.
Fabens Middle School prioritizes academic, social and emotional growth to lay the foundation.
Fabens Middle School prioritizes academic, social and emotional growth to lay the foundation.
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Up in the air

The local Fabens Airport is a small airport open to the public and for charter flights, with an average daily air traffic of three or fewer small-engine aircraft. With the small size and lack of control towers or large planes, locals don’t have to worry about excessive noise. The El Paso International Airport is less than 30 miles away, and the Hospitals of Providence Horizon City Campus is less than 25 miles away.

Where ranches and restaurants combine

Residents of Fabens can do their grocery shopping at the local San Eli Supermarket or Carreras Produce and Groceries, each with a large selection of produce and other essentials, as well as a bakery and a fresh deli. Cattleman’s Steakhouse at Indian Cliffs Ranch is popular, cowboy-themed chophouse on a real, working ranch, serving large portions of steak, barbecue and seafood. Patrons are encouraged to explore the iconic and scenic ranch, which is larger than any other in the El Paso County area and was the site of several Hollywood movies, including “The Border” and “Glory Road.” It has also been featured on the Travel Channel’s Food Paradise as one of the best steakhouses in the U.S. For casual fare, Pop’s Better Burger serves hamburgers, hotdogs, fries and other American fare, and also offers offering ice cream and milkshakes for dessert, while Beans and Burritos serves coffee, tea, aguas fresca and other specialty drinks alongside burritos and other Mexican eats.

Enjoy the freshest flavors at San Eli Supermarket's vibrant meat market and produce department.
Enjoy the freshest flavors at San Eli Supermarket's vibrant meat market and produce department.
Fabens invites you to taste the essence of freshness and locally sourced produce.
Fabens invites you to taste the essence of freshness and locally sourced produce.
1974 marked the beginning in El Paso, but today, Wholesale Lumber thrives in Fabens.
1974 marked the beginning in El Paso, but today, Wholesale Lumber thrives in Fabens.
Carreras Groceries offers fresh groceries and delectable ready-to-eat meals in Fabens.
Carreras Groceries offers fresh groceries and delectable ready-to-eat meals in Fabens.
Ceballos Honey Farm, where a legacy of pure honey has been open to the public for over 30 years.
Ceballos Honey Farm, where a legacy of pure honey has been open to the public for over 30 years.
Create memories over a fresh meal in Fabens.
Create memories over a fresh meal in Fabens.
Fabens Flowers is a family-owned business with 20 years of serving the Fabens community.
Fabens Flowers is a family-owned business with 20 years of serving the Fabens community.
In the quiet charm of Fabens, tire shops stand ready to cater to your automotive needs.
In the quiet charm of Fabens, tire shops stand ready to cater to your automotive needs.
Don Pancho Tortilla Factory, crafting fresh tortillas and chips in Fabens since 2011.
Don Pancho Tortilla Factory, crafting fresh tortillas and chips in Fabens since 2011.
Enjoy the simplicity of good food in Fabens.
Enjoy the simplicity of good food in Fabens.
Savor the essence of freshness at Carreras Groceries in Fabens.
Savor the essence of freshness at Carreras Groceries in Fabens.
Pop's Better Burger has been the heartbeat of Fabens for four decades.
Pop's Better Burger has been the heartbeat of Fabens for four decades.
Savoring the flavors of the ranch at Cattleman's Steakhouse in Fabens.
Savoring the flavors of the ranch at Cattleman's Steakhouse in Fabens.
In Fabens, the aroma of freshly made tortillas wafts through the air.
In Fabens, the aroma of freshly made tortillas wafts through the air.
Savor the sweetness of Fabens with Ceballos Honey Farm.
Savor the sweetness of Fabens with Ceballos Honey Farm.
Bodega Loya brings the taste of nature to Fabens with their organic tomatillos.
Bodega Loya brings the taste of nature to Fabens with their organic tomatillos.
From farm to Fabens, the journey of fresh produce is a story told in every bite.
From farm to Fabens, the journey of fresh produce is a story told in every bite.
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Frolic in Fabens

The local Risinger Park has an all-abilities playground — one of only three in El Paso County. The playground is designed to be fully inclusive of children of all physical, social, cognitive, and sensory abilities, and to promote their healthy development. The park also has an open field suitable for soccer or football. Fabens Veterans Park also has a playground, as well as a skate park, a basketball court, a baseball field and a seasonal swimming pool with water slides. The red, white, and blue picnic tables and grills allow residents to hang out and enjoy some food after a day of swimming or playing at the park, while the veterans’ memorial pays tribute to fallen veterans and allows for quiet reflection.

Fabens Veterans Park stands as a living tribute to those who served the country.
Fabens Veterans Park stands as a living tribute to those who served the country.
Fabens Community Center offers residents a diverse range of activities.
Fabens Community Center offers residents a diverse range of activities.
Roll with the good times at the Fabens Community Center.
Roll with the good times at the Fabens Community Center.
Escape the sun and embrace the shade at Risinger Park.
Escape the sun and embrace the shade at Risinger Park.
The playground at Risinger Park is a haven for giggles, games, and endless smiles.
The playground at Risinger Park is a haven for giggles, games, and endless smiles.
Experience the joy of a picnic at Fabens Veterans Park.
Experience the joy of a picnic at Fabens Veterans Park.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Fabens US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 4 4

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Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$80,000
Median Single Family Price
$132,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$149
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Months of Supply
15.40
Median List Price
$147,750
Median Discount From 1st List Price
11%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-42%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
239
Median Year Built
1985
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,685
Below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,032
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,366
Median Age
35
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
29.4%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$34,754
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,331

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
47.3%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
4.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
% Population in Labor Force
55.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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