Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi is a south Texas city on the Gulf of Mexico. Its location has earned it the nicknames the “Texas Riviera” and the “Sparkling City by the Sea.” Lying across 488.7 square miles, the city was founded as a frontier trading post in 1838-39. Its median age is 35.3 (2022), and its main industries include petrochemical, tourism, healthcare, retail, education, shipping, agriculture and the military.

The most popular home styles in Corpus Christi are Traditional and Tuscan-style homes. The typical home value is $217,270, up 8.4% over the past year (Zillow, 2022). Adding it to its appeal are annual events, including the Rodeo Corpus Christi, Texas Jazz Festival, and Surftoberfest.

Several major highways serve Corpus Christi, including I-37, and Texas State Highways 44, 286, 357, and 358. Situated north of Highway 358 is the Bay Area neighborhood, which offers single-family homes near the water, and access to a shopping plaza. Straddling I-37 in the west end is Calallen, a quiet, friendly, and family-oriented area that has had the highest livability score of any neighborhood in Corpus Christi. Meanwhile, Mustang-Padre Island offers beach-goers and nature lovers easy access to both the gulf and Corpus Christi Bay. Homes here include villas, condos, and single-family homes.

Corpus Christi revels in pleasant winter weather, and miles of beaches that serve as a backdrop for fishing, surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, and kiteboarding.