At a Glance
Median Income
$66,325
$33,579 per capita
Home Value
$197,100
Zillow: $223,078
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
874/100K
3,048/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
13.8% smoking rate
How Corpus Christi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Corpus Christi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corpus Christi a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Corpus Christi residents earn a median household income of $66,325 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,579. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,568 business establishments, including 982 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Corpus Christi is $197,100 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,078. Median rent is $1,230/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Corpus Christi reports 874 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 130% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,048/100K. The murder rate is 7.9/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Corpus Christi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corpus Christi has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population317,383
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,907/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,325
Per Capita$33,579
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$27,852M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,100
Rent$1,230
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$223,078
Housing Units134,044
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent874/100K
Property3,048/100K
Murder7.9/100K
Assault667/100K
Burglary526/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation7 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed234 Mbps
EV Stations39
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Corpus Christi was founded in 1839.
The median home in Corpus Christi was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 234 Mbps.
There are 982 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.