EPTX was the best city I have ever lived in. If I ever relocate to Texas, I will definitely return to El Paso. It has a family-town pace in a Big 6 City.
I agree with #5. I travel extensively for work, and the shrieks and horrors I get whenever I mention El Paso is insane, even in other parts of Texas. They’re always surprised when I state we’re one of the safest cities in the country.
@@midlifecrisis7888 I see your point, but it hinders our development. El Paso has been seeing the slowest growth in decades! Not only are residents not moving here, but neither are companies/investors. I think the city needs to do a better job at marketing what we have (safety, mountains, binational workforce, etc.).
We live in Las Cruces, NM and the "El Paso Special" (#4) is also prevalent here. I think it's the culture and attitudes in general. We've learned to live with the no shows and incomplete works, and the postponements and tardiness. Work will get done, eventually, not necessarily by the original person and not within your time frame. It's frustrating but we live with it.
Great vid. Can you expand on water supply for human consumption? Do you foresee water restriction given higher temps, lower rain levels and increasing water usage? Thanks !
1. I feel property taxes get played up a bit here. They do suck but if you look at the total tax picture - many people will find that they come out ahead because Texas doesn't have state income tax. I feel like those two things need to be paired together. 2. Blowing dirt/sand is an issue. The monsoon kinda freaks me out more than other weather events here though. The city just isn't set up for rain. 3. Doesn't personally affect me, but I hear this a lot. Not a lot of good paying jobs here, which I think is why brain drain happens a lot. Many people move from EP to Phoenix, Dallas, Austin etc. 4. Agree. This is weird. There's a house in my neighborhood that someone was remodeling and just stopped 8 months ago and never started again. This is odd. 5. Agree. The national media coverage is strange. It's perfectly safe here. The only "negative" I notice with the city being on the border is that I-10 frequently has traffic jams near the free bridge exit to Juárez. The pros outweigh the cons though. Cheap flights from Juárez to other parts of México are great. Going to bravos games in Juárez is great. Chihuahua/copper canyon area are drivable too. Only other negative I'd add is noise. Specifically dogs. Trying to be careful here. It's not everyone, and it's probably not even most people- but to me, the type of person who leaves their noisy dog to bark in the backyard all day is more prevalent here than the Midwest. It's annoying. There seems be some sliver of culture here who thinks their reactive dog barking non stop is just good guard dog behavior - when really it's a nuisance.
I'm so glad I found your channel. My perception of El Paso was not good before. I had a friend who's wife is from there and he was telling me how awesome it is because me and him both have a thing for Hispanic women. After that I found you and it's definitely changed the picture in my mind of the place. My next step is to visit then if I like it I'll definitely be selling my house and making my way there.
@EliteOnTheBeat haven't yet no. My friend did and he doesn't like it there. He did say there are a lot of beautiful Hispanic women though so it's tempting. I still want to check it out when I get the chance.
Property taxes are the worst there. I’m have a property there and it’s by far the worst compared to other places. Born and raised in EP by the way. Moved out in 2006
Ironically, I think the property taxes are why housing was so affordable. Buy and selling to drive up the prices wasn't feasible when people realized that it would drive up the tax bill. But it also made it more attractive to people making more money in other areas... but with a higher cost of living compared to income ratio. As long as Republicans owned by the oil and gas companies run the state because the property tax hurts them far less than an income tax would... property tax is just the alternate way conservatives get the money the government needs to get things done that keep the big businesses happy and running.
The city govt is highly corrupt. Including the prop tax appraisers. If you talk to people around here, their taxes doubled over a year (2022). I know someone who lives in a small 1100sqft 1980 home, 2 bed 1 bath, and the house appraised at 380k in a non desirable part of town. Simply impossible. They are scamming the citizens.
@@midlifecrisis7888Lubbock is GOP controlled along with many other cities/towns around Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin. Their property taxes are very high too. This phenomenon is state wide and is not specific to certain cities. Local El Paso city elected positions are non-partisan, so officeholders from both parties have held office here. Parroting a brain dead MAGA talking point just doesn't give you a sound argument.
Always enjoy your videos and hope to vist the area soon. I do have one question. As you mentioned El Paso is in a desert . I am curious as to if you guys have a lot of issues with snakes in the city.
I moved from ATL to El Paso, lived there for 2 years. Had to move back to ATL, I could not support my family with what I was earning even though house and cars paid, wife stays home w/ kid, glad we went there but had to go back.
Hi John, good video. I was just comparing costs of living in Cuenca EC vs. El Paso. Many of MY cons (like need for a car and A/C) are shared by many Texas cities. But it does bring to mind a topic idea. The mass transit system. When I was there, I saw busses (so I know they exist). But what's it like? Where does it go? How much does it cost? And how long would it take to get from one place to another? Another topic is bike lanes (existing and planned). Cheers to you . It deas look like we are headed to Ecuador ...bfor a few years at least. But so glad that you helped me buy a home to return to some day in El Paso. Oh, there's another topic. Elder care homes.
I've lived here my whole life. The west side has gotten ridiculously gentrified. It's lost most of its charm. Hideous suburbs too now. Also unaffordable to native El Pasoans.
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EPTX was the best city I have ever lived in. If I ever relocate to Texas, I will definitely return to El Paso. It has a family-town pace in a Big 6 City.
I agree with #5. I travel extensively for work, and the shrieks and horrors I get whenever I mention El Paso is insane, even in other parts of Texas. They’re always surprised when I state we’re one of the safest cities in the country.
I say it’s a blessing in disguise. Scares away more people moving there and driving up the cost. I would double down and say how unsafe you feel. 😂
@@midlifecrisis7888 I see your point, but it hinders our development. El Paso has been seeing the slowest growth in decades! Not only are residents not moving here, but neither are companies/investors. I think the city needs to do a better job at marketing what we have (safety, mountains, binational workforce, etc.).
We live in Las Cruces, NM and the "El Paso Special" (#4) is also prevalent here. I think it's the culture and attitudes in general. We've learned to live with the no shows and incomplete works, and the postponements and tardiness. Work will get done, eventually, not necessarily by the original person and not within your time frame. It's frustrating but we live with it.
I’m from Chicago and El Paso seems amazing
Great vid. Can you expand on water supply for human consumption? Do you foresee water restriction given higher temps, lower rain levels and increasing water usage? Thanks !
1. I feel property taxes get played up a bit here. They do suck but if you look at the total tax picture - many people will find that they come out ahead because Texas doesn't have state income tax. I feel like those two things need to be paired together.
2. Blowing dirt/sand is an issue. The monsoon kinda freaks me out more than other weather events here though. The city just isn't set up for rain.
3. Doesn't personally affect me, but I hear this a lot. Not a lot of good paying jobs here, which I think is why brain drain happens a lot. Many people move from EP to Phoenix, Dallas, Austin etc.
4. Agree. This is weird. There's a house in my neighborhood that someone was remodeling and just stopped 8 months ago and never started again. This is odd.
5. Agree. The national media coverage is strange. It's perfectly safe here. The only "negative" I notice with the city being on the border is that I-10 frequently has traffic jams near the free bridge exit to Juárez. The pros outweigh the cons though. Cheap flights from Juárez to other parts of México are great. Going to bravos games in Juárez is great. Chihuahua/copper canyon area are drivable too.
Only other negative I'd add is noise. Specifically dogs. Trying to be careful here. It's not everyone, and it's probably not even most people- but to me, the type of person who leaves their noisy dog to bark in the backyard all day is more prevalent here than the Midwest. It's annoying. There seems be some sliver of culture here who thinks their reactive dog barking non stop is just good guard dog behavior - when really it's a nuisance.
Agree!
I'm so glad I found your channel. My perception of El Paso was not good before. I had a friend who's wife is from there and he was telling me how awesome it is because me and him both have a thing for Hispanic women. After that I found you and it's definitely changed the picture in my mind of the place. My next step is to visit then if I like it I'll definitely be selling my house and making my way there.
How did it go? Did you sell your house? Where was your house located? Move to EPTX? Any update?
@EliteOnTheBeat haven't yet no. My friend did and he doesn't like it there. He did say there are a lot of beautiful Hispanic women though so it's tempting. I still want to check it out when I get the chance.
Really appreciate your candor. Many thanks!
Thanks for the information
El Paso is a great place to live. I think the slow construction should be on the list even tho the city is growing.
Property taxes are the worst there. I’m have a property there and it’s by far the worst compared to other places. Born and raised in EP by the way. Moved out in 2006
Ironically, I think the property taxes are why housing was so affordable. Buy and selling to drive up the prices wasn't feasible when people realized that it would drive up the tax bill. But it also made it more attractive to people making more money in other areas... but with a higher cost of living compared to income ratio. As long as Republicans owned by the oil and gas companies run the state because the property tax hurts them far less than an income tax would... property tax is just the alternate way conservatives get the money the government needs to get things done that keep the big businesses happy and running.
@@azurepulse1870 but El Paso has the highest tax rate in the state ser by local taxing entities ( heavy democrat majoeoty ) Don’t give me that BS.
The city govt is highly corrupt. Including the prop tax appraisers. If you talk to people around here, their taxes doubled over a year (2022). I know someone who lives in a small 1100sqft 1980 home, 2 bed 1 bath, and the house appraised at 380k in a non desirable part of town. Simply impossible. They are scamming the citizens.
@@mikehornick4971 It's true. El Paso leans blue, but Republicans get elected into positions nearly as often as Democrats.
@@midlifecrisis7888Lubbock is GOP controlled along with many other cities/towns around Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Austin. Their property taxes are very high too. This phenomenon is state wide and is not specific to certain cities. Local El Paso city elected positions are non-partisan, so officeholders from both parties have held office here. Parroting a brain dead MAGA talking point just doesn't give you a sound argument.
Excellent video. Totally agree with this list!!!
Thanks!
Always enjoy your videos and hope to vist the area soon. I do have one question. As you mentioned El Paso is in a desert . I am curious as to if you guys have a lot of issues with snakes in the city.
Definitely don’t have problems with snakes in the city!
The lack of reliable public transportation is a big issue in El Paso, TX.
I moved from ATL to El Paso, lived there for 2 years. Had to move back to ATL, I could not support my family with what I was earning even though house and cars paid, wife stays home w/ kid, glad we went there but had to go back.
Isn’t the federal minimum wage higher than seven dollars?
Hi John, good video. I was just comparing costs of living in Cuenca EC vs. El Paso. Many of MY cons (like need for a car and A/C) are shared by many Texas cities.
But it does bring to mind a topic idea. The mass transit system. When I was there, I saw busses (so I know they exist). But what's it like? Where does it go? How much does it cost? And how long would it take to get from one place to another?
Another topic is bike lanes (existing and planned).
Cheers to you
. It deas look like we are headed to Ecuador ...bfor a few years at least. But so glad that you helped me buy a home to return to some day in El Paso.
Oh, there's another topic. Elder care homes.
Cheers, all the best to you sir! Agree on mass transit, you do need a car in El Paso and not a lot of walkable areas.
Hi . Mr Peña I plan to purchase a home in the El Paso area and have some questions. Do you have an email where we can talk?
Gotta pay for "migrants'" services...
Yawn
All you had to mention is the abysmal job market and the grotesquely high property taxes.
BRO HOW TF IS MY WIND BAD I HAVE LIKE FRESH AIR WTF
I've lived here my whole life. The west side has gotten ridiculously gentrified. It's lost most of its charm. Hideous suburbs too now. Also unaffordable to native El Pasoans.