PCSing to Ft Bliss

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:43:16 -0400

I am PCSing to Fort Bliss and would like to know if the housing on post is better than living off post? Me and my wife are newly Weds moving from Hawaii and The housing on Hawaii was nothing short of livable. But we are unaware of the living situation in the Ft Bliss and El Paso area.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2014 1:48 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:48:02 -0400

My recommendation to you is to connect with other members here on RallyPoint via the advance tab in the upper right. They will be able to best answer your questions.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Aug 28 at 2014 1:51 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:51:12 -0400

If you are looking for proximity, then yes, on-post is your best bet. On-post housing here is nice and most of it is new. The nicer off-post housing is either on the far east side or far west side which can be 20-30min drives depending on traffic. NE side is starting to grow, but doesn't have as much services and convenient shopping. I would not look for anythin immediatley off post.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 29 at 2014 1:57 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:57:58 -0400

I was actually shocked how nice the new housing is on post. I told myself I would NEVER live on post. Our waitlist was quoted about 90 days, but call the housing office--- was about 15 days when I called and got it in 10 business days. They are still building. All 'historical housing' has been remodeled. Privatization of housing FTW! Seriously, I've been here 2 months and believe it is the best duty station I've been to.
We did look on the West and East sides for housing, kinda hit or miss depending. They ones we liked had no yard (i have 1 dog and kids) and ones with a yard were in need of remodel. And the drive. For peace of mind, on post works and I'm only 4-5 blocks from whereever I need to be (the Px Mall, food, my work, etc...)

Heck, I just bought a bicycle.

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2014 7:57 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 19:57:28 -0400

Housing from my understanding is very limited, as an MP ive seen what most housing areas look like and the conditions they are in if you get an opportunity to live on post if would be Biggs Airifield thats where the newest house developments are next best would be upper logan housing area for being a SSG.... it is still considered post but you are off post about 5 min from the gate if they says lower logan area or la noire housing you better off living off post because from what i saw as an MP was that those housing areas are like the ghetto from one and two they very dirty/ smelt weird just walking into some of these homes.... as for offpost housing there are alot of apartment complexes that are really nice that are 5-10 min driving distance by the gate

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2015 1:15 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:15:31 -0400

Cazel.. The housing on post, like any other place, simply depends on what you get. DO NOT accept anything on North or South main post (drugs, loud parties etc). Logan heights is the newest housing for E-6s. It's decent and close to the commisary, PX and freedom crossing. Freedom Crossing is like no other place on any post. Plenty of entertainment.