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Socorro, TX is a small city located in El Paso County in the state of Texas. It has a population of around 10,000 people and is considered to be a great place to live. The city is known for its community-oriented activities and events that bring together people from all walks of life. According to BestPlaces rankings, Socorro has an overall rank of 57 out of 100 in regards to livability factors such as cost of living, crime rate, education level, job market and housing affordability. In terms of cost of living, Socorro ranks at 69 out of 100 which is above average compared to other cities in Texas. Similarly, the crime rate is ranked at 62 out of 100 which is also slightly higher than the state average. With regard to education levels and job markets, Socorro ranks at 44 out of 100 and 70 out of 100 respectively, indicating that the city has good prospects for both students and professionals looking for work. Lastly, housing affordability is ranked at 69 out of 100 which means that residents can find reasonable prices when it comes to renting or buying properties in this area. Overall, these rankings demonstrate that Socorro offers great potential for those looking for a safe and affordable place to live while still having access to quality educational resources and job opportunities.

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#17 Most Secure Large Cities in the U.S.
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#35 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Large Metro Areas)
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#70 2005 High Gas Prices
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#93 The Most Single Cities
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#95 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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Over 16 years ago

You get what you pay for. Our roads look like you drov into Mexico. Taxes are higher than any city in  More

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