Moving to Fabens, TX

About Fabens

Fabens is a census-designated place in the Lower Valley southeast of El Paso (~7,498 residents at the 2020 census; ~8,200 in 2020s estimates). A classic Rio Grande farming and railroad community on Alameda Avenue (SH 20), Fabens is known for its cotton fields, the landmark Cattleman's Steakhouse at Indian Cliffs Ranch, and its Hollywood connection — parts of Sam Peckinpah's 1972 film *The Getaway* were shot here, and it is the birthplace of Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker. The community is affordable, with a strong small-town identity anchored by the Fabens Wildcats.

Home prices in Fabens

The median list in Fabens is $257,850.

Top places in Fabens

• Cattleman's Steakhouse at Indian Cliffs Ranch — the landmark destination restaurant on the mesa.
• Historic downtown Fabens on Alameda Ave — classic Lower Valley streetscape.
• *The Getaway* (1972) filming locations — Hollywood history in town.
• Rio Grande farmland — cotton and pecan fields surrounding the community.
• Nearby San Elizario historic district and Mission Trail — a few miles west.

Commuting from Fabens

• Approximately 30 miles southeast of downtown El Paso via I-10.
• Drive to downtown El Paso job centers: ~35–40 minutes (approximate).
• Drive to Fort Bliss (Northeast El Paso): ~45 minutes (approximate).

Schools in Fabens

Public schools: Fabens 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.

Fabens FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Fabens, TX?
  The median list in Fabens is $257,850. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Fabens, TX?
  Approximately 30 miles southeast of downtown El Paso via I-10.
• Which school district serves Fabens, TX?
  Fabens is served by Fabens Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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