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Corpus Christi
  • City in Texas
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Corpus Christi

#2 in Best Places to Live in Corpus Christi Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Corpus Christi is a city in Texas with a population of 318,168. Corpus Christi is in Nueces County. Living in Corpus Christi offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Corpus Christi there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Corpus Christi and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Corpus Christi are above average.
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    Population
    318,168
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $157,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,099
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Corpus Christi Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      625.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      75
      40.7
    • Robbery
      141.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      533.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,306
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      267.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Corpus Christi

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,993
    National
    $69,021
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