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Corpus Christi, TX

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Corpus Christi, TX

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Demographics

Majority HispanicSimpson's Diversity Index: 53
Population317,383
Foreign Born5.2%
Population Density1,892people per mi²
Median Age36.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

91/100

9% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Corpus Christi, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $37k$69k
Comfortable $56k$83k
Luxury $120k+$186k+
Elite (Top 5%) $139k+$216k+
Affordability Ratio

80%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
8
Negative
2

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

4.6mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

3.1mi

Airport

Sunset Limo & Black Car Service of Corpus Christi

5.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Corpus Christi, TX

6.8mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

No country clubs found nearby.

Golf1Nearest 6.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 0.4 mi
Marina5Nearest 0.8 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 682.9 mi
Gun Range10Nearest 3.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$66k+2.9%
12% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$499k
24% below US avg
College Educated
24.3%
31% below US avg
WFH
4.8%
66% below US avg
Homeownership
57.9%
11% below US avg
Median Home
$197k
30% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
D
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 71% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
35.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−10.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−8.2%
Homicide
0.04 / 1k Residents9% below state avg
Robbery
1.05 / 1k Residents103% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
6.17 / 1k Residents158% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−13.3%
Burglary
5.06 / 1k Residents106% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
19.68 / 1k Residents54% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.72 / 1k Residents10% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+14Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Corpus Christi, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season343 days363 frost-free
Annual Rainfall40.3"
Elevation39 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
F
High Risk

High tactical risk. This location is likely close to major population centers, strategic targets, or sits in a high-disaster corridor. A retreat property and careful exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor0.5 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,892/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor9 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorHurricane
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 110 mi · coast 0.2 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$186.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCorpus Christi318k people are 0.5 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital172 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison0.2 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-14T20:11:02.000Z

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