Socorro, Texas is a vibrant, fast-growing community in southeast El Paso County, offering the perfect mix of culture, recreation, and affordable living. Known for its historic roots along the Mission Trail, including the iconic La Purísima Mission, Socorro blends tradition with new development, making it a top choice for homebuyers looking for VA-friendly and first-time buyer homes. Families and active residents love the area’s many parks and sports facilities, including Bulldog Championship Park with its baseball fields, splash pad, skate park, and walking trails. Sports are a big deal here—there’s no shortage of fields for soccer, softball, and youth leagues throughout the city. Residents also enjoy easy access to Chapoteo Water Park, Rio Bosque Wetlands Park, and top-tier golf at nearby Butterfield Trail Golf Club and Lone Star Golf Course. Socorro ISD serves the area with standout schools like Socorro High School and Mission Early College High School, offering students dual-credit programs through EPCC. Shopping and dining are easy along Alameda and North Loop, with grocery stores, local restaurants, and growing retail nearby. With large lots, new home builds, and a strong sense of community pride, Socorro is perfect for families, commuters, and anyone looking for space, value, and an active lifestyle just minutes from Fort Bliss and central El Paso.
42,140 people live in Socorro, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $17,743. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Socorro, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cafe Arte Mi Admore, Los Pueblos Restaurant, and Bodega Loya.
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| Dining | 4.03 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.35 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.78 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.75 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.83 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.8 miles | 13 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
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Socorro has 12,952 households, with an average household size of 3.25. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Socorro do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 42,140 people call Socorro home. The population density is 1,535.21 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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