Lead Paint Risk in El Paso, TX

44.8%Pre-1978 Housing
117,802Pre-1978 Units
262,899Total Housing Units
ElevatedRisk Level

How to Interpret This

This is an area-level estimate based on Census housing-age data for El Paso. It does not prove whether a specific home contains lead paint. If a home was built before 1978, certified lead inspection/testing is the reliable next step before renovation or when young children may be exposed.

How El Paso Compares

El Paso
44.8%!<(MISSING)/span>
Texas
34.4%!<(MISSING)/span>
National Average
50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for El Paso Residents

El Paso has an elevated level of pre-1978 housing (44.8%). A significant portion of homes predate the lead paint ban. If your home was built before 1978, consider having it tested for lead paint.

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