Living in Corpus Christi, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Corpus Christi · Census data 2020–2024
Corpus Christi has 317,419 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $67,394 (14% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $210,400, the median rent is $1,292/month.
Corpus Christi at a glance
- Population
- 317,419
- Median age
- 36.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $67,394State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $210,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,292/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 57.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Corpus Christi a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Corpus Christi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Corpus Christi the median home value is $210,400, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,894 a month in housing costs.
Corpus Christi median household income
The median household income in Corpus Christi is $67,394 and the income per person is $34,788. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Corpus Christi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 136,279
- Owner-occupied
- 57.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.1%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.60
Corpus Christi demographics
- Population
- 317,419
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 118,741
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Corpus Christi ›
Education in Corpus Christi
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Corpus Christi have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Corpus Christi
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Corpus Christi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | 317,419 | $67,394 | $210,400 | $1,292 |
| Ingleside on the Bay | 745 | $95,804 | $305,500 | $2,107 |
| Port Aransas | 3,268 | $88,947 | $588,700 | $2,294 |
| Ingleside | 9,997 | $69,464 | $189,200 | $1,303 |
| Aransas Pass | 8,972 | $63,021 | $235,500 | $1,159 |
| Portland | 20,543 | $83,865 | $234,800 | $1,577 |
| Gregory | 2,003 | $47,167 | $117,700 | $938 |
| Taft | 2,871 | $73,032 | $124,200 | $1,179 |
| Taft Southwest | 1,635 | $55,938 | $94,100 | $1,261 |
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What is the median household income in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median household income in Corpus Christi is $67,394, 14% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Corpus Christi?
The median home value in Corpus Christi is $210,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Corpus Christi?
The median gross rent in Corpus Christi is $1,292 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Corpus Christi, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Corpus Christi?
The median age in Corpus Christi is 36.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Corpus Christi?
The average commute to work in Corpus Christi is 21 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Corpus Christi?
The unemployment rate in Corpus Christi is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Corpus Christi?
24.4% of adults in Corpus Christi have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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