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Horizon City, TX

Horizon City is a city in El Paso County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 United States Census, its population was 22,489, reflecting an increase of 5,754 from the 16,735 counted in the 2010 Census. 

Horizon City is located at 31°40′56″N 106°11′46″W (31.682315, −106.196127).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.7 square miles (22.6 km2), all land. 

The city, incorporated by referendum on October 22, 1988, takes its name from the real-estate development corporation that developed it as a planned community beginning in the early 1960s, the Horizon Corporation. The Horizon Corporation bought up large tracts of land in the southwestern United States, including eastern El Paso County, platted them into subdivisions, and sold lots in them to thousands of people worldwide, often sight unseen, often without access to water or utilities and using questionable sales tactics, between 1962 and 1975. Eventually, the Federal Trade Commission stepped in to stop it in 1981. Only one portion of the development was successful, the area around the intersection of Horizon Boulevard (Farm to Market Road 1281) and Kenazo Street; this became the nucleus of Horizon City.

Much of the land to the east of town consists of undeveloped subdivisions with highly fragmented ownership. The lots in these subdivisions cannot be legally sold and will be difficult to develop due to the 1994 Texas Colonia Act, a state law intended to stop the development of colonias, or neighborhoods underserved by utilities whose residents often live in substandard conditions. It forbids the sale for residential purposes of less than 10 acres of land or the sale of more than 10 acres of land without a guarantee of adequate access to water, sewer services, and other utilities. Efforts are currently underway by a local homeowners' association, the Horizon Communities Improvement Association, to assemble these lots into tracts of land that can be legally developed.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Horizon City. The city provides its residents with access to quality healthcare facilities, including the Horizon City Medical Center, ensuring that medical services are readily available. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Horizon City Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, 9Round Fitness, and Anytime Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Horizon City, such as the Ryderwood Walking Trail and Horizon Hills Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Horizon City, TX include Horizon Golf Club, Horizon Mesa Park, and Desmond Corcoran Park. 

Population: 21,512. Elevation: 3,900 ft (1,189 m). Area: 8.72 sq mi (22.58 km2). ZIP Code: 79928. Area code: 915. 

FAQs

How old is Horizon City, TX?

Horizon City is celebrating 30 years of incorporation this year. The first attempts at incorporation came in 1977 and 1983, but residents finally approved the effort 424 to 370 on Aug. 13, 1988. The first mention of Horizon City in the El Paso Times was a Dec. 15, 1959.

Is Horizon City, TX a good place to live?

Horizon City is in El Paso County. Living in Horizon City offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Horizon City and residents tend to be liberal.

What are the demographics of Horizon City, TX?

Horizon City, TX is home to a population of 22.1k people, of which 92.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 20.8% of Horizon City, TX residents were born outside of the country (4.59k people). In 2021, there were 5.88 times more White (Hispanic) residents (15k people) in Horizon City, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.55k Other (Hispanic) and 2.22k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Horizon City

Horizon City Medical Center

Horizon City Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

9Round Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Ryderwood Walking Trail 

Horizon Hills Park

Horizon Golf Club

Horizon Mesa Park

Desmond Corcoran Park

Elpasotimes

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