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Corpus Christi, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Nueces County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
317,383 Population 1,907/sq mi density
$66,325 Median Income $33,579 per capita
$197,100 Home Value $220,110 Zillow
$1,230 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
794 Violent Crime/100K 3,446 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,325 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,100 home value, $1,230/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
794 violent crimes/100K (109% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$197,100
30% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
6% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
134,044
Median year built: 1980

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$197,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$220,110
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

57.9%
Owner-Occupied
42.1%
Renter-Occupied
58%
42%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent: $1,230/mo · Zillow rent: $1,433/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
31.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
57.9%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$197,100
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$220,110

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,230
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,433
FMR Studio$887
FMR 1-Bedroom$935
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,149
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,497
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,733

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied57.9%
Renter-Occupied42.1%
Homeownership Rate57.9%
Total Housing Units134,044
Median Year Built1980
Rent Burden31.0%