El Paso metro, TX–NM relocation guide
Moving to Socorro, TX
About Socorro
Socorro ("City with a Mission") is El Paso County's second-largest city (~34,306 residents at the 2020 census), sitting in the Lower Valley southeast of El Paso along the Rio Grande. Founded in 1680 by Manso and Piro Indians fleeing the Pueblo Revolt with Spanish settlers, it is one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in Texas. The historic Socorro Mission (Nuestra Señora de la Concepción del Socorro) anchors the city's identity, and the surrounding Mission Valley still carries acequia irrigation canals and farmland. Today Socorro is a fast-growing community with affordable housing, first incorporated in 1871 and reincorporated in 1985 after an annexation fight with El Paso.
Home prices in Socorro
The median list in Socorro is $269,500.
Top places in Socorro
- The El Paso Mission Trail — Socorro is the middle stop on the historic nine-mile trail linking Ysleta, Socorro, and San Elizario.
- Bulldog Championship Park — city park named for Socorro High's 2009 state baseball championship team, with playground and splash pad.
- Rio Vista Farm / Rio Vista Bracero Reception Center — designated a National Historic Landmark in 2023; in Socorro.
- Acequia irrigation canals and Mission Valley farmland — visible remnants of the area's agricultural roots.
Commuting from Socorro
- Approximately 12–15 miles southeast of downtown El Paso via I-10 and Alameda Ave.
- Drive to downtown El Paso job centers: ~20–25 minutes (approximate).
- Drive to Fort Bliss (Northeast El Paso): ~25–30 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Socorro
Public schools: Socorro 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.
Socorro FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Socorro, TX?
The median list in Socorro is $269,500. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Socorro, TX?
Approximately 12–15 miles southeast of downtown El Paso via I-10 and Alameda Ave. - Which school district serves Socorro, TX?
Socorro is served by Socorro 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.