Corpus Christi, TX
Population 317,383 · Corpus Christi, TX MSA. Moving to or from Corpus Christi? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
317,383
Cost of living (RPP)
92.671
Annual avg temp
72°F
Typical home
$223,502
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $66,325 |
| Median age | 36.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $197,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,230/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.69 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 92.671 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 80.991, goods 93.757, services 84.905. Source: BEA, Corpus Christi, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
72°F
January low
49°F
July high
89°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 34.1". Station: PORT ARANSAS 11 SSW, TX US (3.9 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$223,502
ZHVI YoY
-1.1%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,414/mo
ZORI YoY
-1.1%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Corpus Christi, TX
Total employment (MSA)
187,350
Median wage (annual)
$41,570
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 22,840 | $37,700 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 21,400 | $27,200 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 15,380 | $31,420 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 14,070 | $37,120 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 14,050 | $47,300 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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