Corpus Christi, Texas has an overall cost of living index of 91.7, which is 8.3 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month, while the typical home is valued around $210,400. Households earn a median of $67,394 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 68. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$67,394
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,292
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$210,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
91.7
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,031
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,117
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,366
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,796
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
91.7
Goods
92.9
Rents / Housing
80.3
Services
88.4
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $125,550 |
| Registered Nurse | $82,990 |
| Elementary Teacher | $57,390 |
| Electrician | $55,570 |
| Accountant | $79,670 |
| Plumber | $59,390 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $246,240 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,820 |
| Operations Manager | $113,880 |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,230 |
| Health Services Manager | $117,100 |
| Truck Driver | $52,160 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
317,419
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Census ACS
68.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
23
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,235
Per month
Avg Home Value
$171,376
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 78362 | — | $1,271 | $172,800 |
| ZIP 78370 | — | $1,120 | $159,600 |
| ZIP 78373 | — | $2,098 | $478,800 |
| ZIP 78374 | — | $1,731 | $217,400 |
| ZIP 78380 | — | $1,035 | $122,100 |
| ZIP 78401 | — | $962 | $76,000 |
| ZIP 78402 | — | — | $194,600 |
| ZIP 78404 | — | $1,110 | $157,700 |
| ZIP 78405 | — | $963 | $70,500 |
| ZIP 78406 | — | $1,585 | — |
Showing top 10 of 23 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
58°F
July Avg
85°F
Sunny Days / Year
239
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.3
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
82.2%
Corpus Christi has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 91.7. The US national average is 100, so Corpus Christi is 8.3 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Corpus Christi is $1,292 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Corpus Christi is $67,394 per year.
The median home value in Corpus Christi is $210,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Corpus Christi has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 68.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
