Living in Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi is the 64th-largest city in the US, home to about 317,000 people in 2025. Its population has been roughly flat since 2020. Prices across the metro area run below the national average (92.7 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 317,247-0.3% since 2020
- Median home value
- $210,4003.1 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,292/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $67,394median, per year
- Price level
- 92.7US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 68° / 94°lows 48° / 76°
- Average commute
- 21 min5% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Nueces County, Kleberg County
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Elevation: about 7 ft
Metro area: Corpus Christi, TX
Cost of living in Corpus Christi
The median home in Corpus Christi is worth $210,400 and the median household earns $67,394 a year, so a typical home costs about 3.1 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,292 a month, about 23% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area at 92.7, with housing at 84.9 and goods at 93.8 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $69,500 here. Texas has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Texas is 8.2%.
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Corpus Christi weather
Average highs run from 68°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 48°F. It gets 32 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 123 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are October to April.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Corpus Christi
People and work
The median resident is 36.9 years old, and 24% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 58% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 21 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 36.9294th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 58%of households
- People per sq mile
- 1,906166.4 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 1%1% walk, 0.2% bike
- Unemployment
- 5.1%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 17.1%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1982median year
Who moves to Corpus Christi, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from San Antonio (Bexar County), Houston (Harris County) and McAllen (Hidalgo County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to San Antonio (Bexar County), Houston (Harris County) and Austin (Travis County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Nueces County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: hurricane, cold wave, tornado, inland flooding.
Home prices
+1.4% in a year
Up 28% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Corpus Christi, TX area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
41% good days
8 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Corpus Christi, TX area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Corpus Christi
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Del Mar College 2 miles
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville 32 miles
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Airports near Corpus Christi
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi International Airport CRP | 4 mi | 369,393 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Corpus Christi
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar College | 2 mi | 9,501 | $5,439 | n/a |
| Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | 8 mi | 8,034 | $13,843 | 38% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Corpus Christi
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before January 28, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around December 5 and the first frost comes around December 21.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Corpus Christi, TX, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Corpus Christi.
Wildfire smoke in Corpus Christi
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Corpus Christi on about 176 days a year, including about 24 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Corpus Christi
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 118,741 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Corpus Christi
Downtown Corpus Christi is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Independent School District | Pre-K to 12 | 33,103 | 54 | 16.0 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Flour Bluff Independent School District (5,559 students), Gregory-Portland Independent School District (5,024 students), Calallen Independent School District (3,745 students), Tuloso-Midway Independent School District (3,671 students), Sinton Independent School District (1,961 students), London Independent School District (1,808 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Corpus Christi's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Corpus Christi's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Gainesville, FL65% matchCompare
- Lakeland, FL64% matchCompare
- Waco, TX64% matchCompare
- Jacksonville, FL63% matchCompare
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Stargazing near Corpus Christi
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Pros and cons of living in Corpus Christi
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Pros
- Data Homes are affordable for locals: the median home costs 3.1 years of median household income, lower than in three quarters of the cities we cover.
- Data Everyday prices in the metro run 7% below the US average (BEA).
- Data Texas has no state income tax on wages.
- Data 7 months a year have comfortable weather by our rule.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 68°F.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 123 days a year reach 90°F.
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Cities near Corpus Christi
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg, TX | 102 mi | 110,700 | $189,600 | 85.9 | Compare |
| Mission, TX | 116 mi | 88,992 | $175,700 | 85.9 | Compare |
| McAllen, TX | 118 mi | 150,640 | $190,400 | 85.9 | Compare |
| Pharr, TX | 120 mi | 80,830 | $121,900 | 85.9 | Compare |
| Laredo, TX | 126 mi | 269,515 | $193,500 | 87.0 | Compare |
| Brownsville, TX | 127 mi | 192,957 | $139,900 | 86.0 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Corpus Christi a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show prices below the national average, homes that cost under four years of median income, no state income tax on wages, 7 comfortable months a year, short commutes; the trade-offs are 123 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare Corpus Christi side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Corpus Christi?
The Census Bureau estimates Corpus Christi had 317,247 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 318,090 in April 2020 (-0.3%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Corpus Christi?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $69,500 in the Corpus Christi area. The median household here earns $67,394.
When is the best time to visit Corpus Christi?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, October to April are the most comfortable months. July averages 94°F and January 68°F for daytime highs.
What county is Corpus Christi in?
Most of Corpus Christi (88% of its land) is in Nueces County. Smaller parts lie in Kleberg County. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Corpus Christi in?
Corpus Christi is on Central Time (UTC-6, or UTC-5 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Corpus Christi?
Close to sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Corpus Christi. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Corpus Christi, TX metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Corpus Christi, TX station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.