Paso del Norte Economic Indicator Review — December 2025
by Hunt Business Staff
The Big Picture
The Hunt Institute released its latest Paso del Norte Economic Indicator Review, tracking employment, bankruptcies, and residential building activity across the border region.
At a Glance
- Employment: The largest Mexican border metropolitan areas saw year-over-year declines in total non-farm employment in 2025 compared to 2024.
- Bankruptcies: El Paso reported an increase in bankruptcy filings through November 2025, reflecting higher financial strain across both households and businesses.
- Housing: Residential building permit activity weakened across selected MSAs, with fewer permits issued but higher average values per permit.
Why It Matters
These indicators provide a snapshot of economic conditions in the Paso del Norte region and help contextualize broader trends affecting labor markets, households, and development activity along the border.
