The Sun City is getting national recognition, and this time, the numbers back it up.
The City of El Paso announced Sunday that El Paso has been ranked the No. 2 best large city to live in the United States for 2025-2026, according to U.S. News and World Report, a ranking spotlighted this week by Business Insider.
How Did They Decide El Paso Is Number 2?
U.S. News analyzed 859 cities across the country, factoring in crime rates, commute times, health care access, education quality, net migration, and cost of living. El Paso stood out in the value category, landing in the top 10% of cities thanks to housing costs nearly $195,000 lower than the national average.
The Numbers Behind El Paso’s No. 2 Spot
The ranking highlighted an average commute time of 21 minutes, a median home value of $175,800, and a median monthly rent of $833. Oklahoma City claimed the No. 1 spot, with El Paso coming…..