The Town FilesCorpus Christi, Texas
City in Nueces County · population 317,863 (2020 Census) · spans 4 counties
- Median home
- $210,400
- Household income
- $67,394
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 36.9
Corpus Christi is a city of 317,863 people in Nueces County, Texas. The median home is worth $210,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 95% of Texas towns, more seaside character than 95% of Texas towns, better transit than 95% of Texas towns.
How Corpus Christi ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Corpus Christi is worth $210,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $67,394, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,292 a month. 57.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Corpus Christi | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,292 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $67,394 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 57.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Corpus Christi
| People | Corpus Christi | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Corpus Christi
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 48.6°F. About 34.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Corpus Christi since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 22, 1967 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 29, 2007.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on November 1, 2025.
Severe weather in Nueces County since 1996
Nueces County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Nueces County
Nueces County had 163,763 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,476 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Corpus Christi itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Corpus Christi
56 public schools with 32,124 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VETERANS MEMORIAL H S | 9-12 | 2,008 | 18.3 |
| FLOUR BLUFF H S | 9-12 | 1,961 | 15.9 |
| RAY H S | 9-12 | 1,588 | 16.9 |
| ROY MILLER H S AND METRO SCHOOL OF DESIGN | 7-12 | 1,531 | 17.0 |
| KING H S | 9-12 | 1,335 | 16.1 |
| KAFFIE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 994 | 19.5 |
| BAKER MIDDLE | 6-8 | 947 | 18.2 |
| KOLDA EL | PK-5 | 920 | 17.4 |
| FLOUR BLUFF J H | 7-8 | 898 | 15.2 |
| FLOUR BLUFF INT | 5-6 | 849 | 16.3 |
| CULLEN PLACE EL | PK-5 | 838 | 15.8 |
| GRANT MIDDLE | 6-8 | 821 | 18.2 |
Towns near Corpus Christi
- Port Aransas, TX7.1 mi · 2,904 people · home $588,700
- Ingleside, TX8.3 mi · 9,519 people · home $189,200
- Aransas Pass, TX11.9 mi · 7,941 people · home $235,500
- Portland, TX13.4 mi · 20,383 people · home $234,800
- Taft, TX20.6 mi · 2,801 people · home $124,200
- Rockport, TX21.6 mi · 10,070 people · home $320,500
- Sinton, TX28.0 mi · 5,504 people · home $142,000
Corpus Christi questions
Is Corpus Christi, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Corpus Christi scores better for retirees than 15% of Texas towns and quieter than 8%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Corpus Christi?
The median owner-occupied home in Corpus Christi is valued at $210,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,394, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,292 a month.
What is the weather like in Corpus Christi?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 48.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Corpus Christi get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Corpus Christi since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 22, 1967. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)