El Paso metro, TX–NM relocation guide
Moving to San Elizario, TX
About San Elizario
San Elizario ("Sunny City") is a historic adobe village on the Mission Trail southeast of El Paso (~10,046 residents at the 2020 census), incorporated in 2013 after several earlier attempts. Founded in 1789 as a Spanish presidio, it is one of the oldest towns in the El Paso Valley and served as El Paso County's first county seat. The San Elizario Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. The town is famous for the 1877 Salt War and the 1881 jailbreak of Billy the Kid from the old county jail by his friend Pat Garrett. Its historic plaza district now mixes art galleries, restaurants, and the still-active 1877 Presidio Chapel of San Elizario.
Home prices in San Elizario
The median list in San Elizario is $239,250.
Top places in San Elizario
- San Elizario Historic District — National Register district of adobe buildings, art galleries, and shops around the plaza.
- Old El Paso County Jail Museum — site of Billy the Kid's famous 1881 jailbreak.
- Los Portales Museum and Information Center — history exhibits on the Salt War and the region.
- Placita Madrid — art gallery complex in the historic district.
- The El Paso Mission Trail — San Elizario is the eastern terminus of the nine-mile trail.
Commuting from San Elizario
- Approximately 17–22 miles southeast of central El Paso via Alameda Ave (SH 20) and I-10.
- Drive to downtown El Paso job centers: ~30 minutes (approximate).
- Drive to Fort Bliss (Northeast El Paso): ~35–40 minutes (approximate).
Schools in San Elizario
Public schools: San Elizario Independent School District, whose five schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
San Elizario FAQs
- What is the housing market like in San Elizario, TX?
The median list in San Elizario is $239,250. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from San Elizario, TX?
Approximately 17–22 miles southeast of central El Paso via Alameda Ave (SH 20) and I-10. - Which school district serves San Elizario, TX?
San Elizario is served by San Elizario Independent School District, whose five schools. 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.