Corpus Christi, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Corpus Christi.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi planning snapshot: population 317,317, housing index 78 (among the more affordable large markets in this catalog), median home $197,100, median rent $1,230, and income near $66,325. Expect 93°F summer highs, 50°F winter lows, and about 21-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 794.4 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 78U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $197,100U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,230U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $66,325U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.9%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 21 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 794.4per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 93°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Corpus Christi compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 317,317City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $66,325Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year16% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 78ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year22% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $197,100City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year35% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,230City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year9% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.9%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 21 min16% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 4011% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 794.4annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)35% above U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 3445.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)12% above U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 93°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 50°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals16.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 31.7 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (33 in)U.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 286As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals7% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Corpus Christi grew 3.9% from 305,272 in 2010 to 317,317 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Corpus Christi expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Corpus Christi runs 22 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 78 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $197,100 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,230 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Corpus Christi?
Budget first around $1,230/month rent or $197,100 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $197,100
- Median rent $1,230/month
- Median household income $66,325
What is the job market like in Corpus Christi?
Labor-market context for Corpus Christi: unemployment 4.9% and median income $66,325. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.9% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $66,325
How long is the typical commute in Corpus Christi?
Plan on roughly 21 minutes each way in Corpus Christi. Walk Score estimates around 40 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 21 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 40/100
Is Corpus Christi safer than similar U.S. cities?
Corpus Christi's FBI-derived violent rate (~794.4/100k) sits at or above the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 794.4 per 100k
- Property 3445.6 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi's climate profile: 93°F summer peaks, 50°F winter mornings, 31.7" annual rainfall, and 286 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 93°F
- Winter low 50°F
- 31.7 in rain · 286 sunny days
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. Roughly 286 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Average one-way commute time is about 21 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 40/100. Labor-market readings near 4.9% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates near 794.4 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
Relocators eyeing Corpus Christi, Texas will find roughly 317,317 residents within city limits. With median income around $66,325 and a cost index of 78, the market reads among the more affordable large markets in this catalog on housing costs. Entry home prices around $197,100 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Corpus Christi is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Corpus Christi with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Corpus Christi city, 1600000US4817000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Nueces County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00012924 CORPUS CHRISTI) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10