El Paso metro, TX–NM relocation guide
Moving to Dell City, TX
About Dell City
Dell City is a tiny remote farming city in Hudspeth County, the county's only incorporated municipality (~245 residents at the 2020 census; ~280 estimated in 2025). Set in the "Valley of Hidden Waters" — the Dell Valley — about 90 miles east of El Paso, it was founded in 1948–49 after oilman Don Connell drilled for water and found an aquifer, launching an irrigated-farming boom (cotton, alfalfa, chiles, melons, pecans) on the desert floor between the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains. It incorporated in 1961. This is ranch and farm country, not a suburb: the economy is agriculture and oil/gas, the pace is slow, and the nearest full services are in El Paso.
Home prices in Dell City
Home prices in Dell City vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Dell City
- Dell Valley irrigated farmland — green circles of crops against the desert, the "Valley of Hidden Waters."
- Guadalupe Mountains views — the range rises to the north across the Salt Basin.
- Salt Basin / Salt Flat — the vast white gypsum flats west of town.
- Nearby Guadalupe Mountains National Park — ~50 miles north for hiking and McKittrick Canyon.
- Dell City School — the community's K–12 hub and gathering place.
Commuting from Dell City
- Approximately 90 miles east of El Paso via US-62/US-180.
- Drive to downtown El Paso: ~1 hour 30–45 minutes (approximate).
- Drive to Fort Bliss: ~1 hour 45 minutes+ (approximate).
- Dell City is not a practical El Paso commuter town; include it only for buyers seeking rural acreage.
Schools in Dell City
Public schools: Dell City Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Dell City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dell City, TX?
Home prices in Dell City vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Dell City, TX?
Approximately 90 miles east of El Paso via US-62/US-180. - Which school district serves Dell City, TX?
Dell City is served by Dell City Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.