Neighborhood in Corpus Christi, Nueces County

Living in East Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi

B+

2nd of 13areas in Corpus Christi
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Corpus Christi overall: D+

East Corpus Christi covers part of Corpus Christi, TX, home to about 8,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 13 areas we score in Corpus Christi. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.2 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
8,750
Median rent
$1,170
Median home value
$332,000
Household income
$86,900
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in East Corpus Christi

East Corpus Christi is an area in Corpus Christi with about 8,800 residents, older homes (median year built 1962), a mix of owners and renters and 22% of households with children.

Our grade for East Corpus Christi is B+. That puts it 2nd of 13 areas we grade in Corpus Christi, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in East Corpus Christi

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in East Corpus Christi

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

East Corpus Christi report card

Each grade compares East Corpus Christi with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,170, homes cost 3.8x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $86,900, 1.2% unemployed.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 799 violent crimes per 100k, 2,786 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 16 min, 7.3% work from home.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    46% have a bachelor’s degree.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    20% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

East Corpus Christi compared with Corpus Christi

Better than Corpus Christi

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 46%22 points higher than Corpus Christi (24%)
  • Median household income: $86,90029% higher than Corpus Christi ($67,394)
  • Average commute: 16 min25% lower than Corpus Christi (21 min)

Worse than Corpus Christi

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 65%13 points higher than Corpus Christi (52%)
  • Home value to income: 3.8x23% higher than Corpus Christi (3.1x)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 88%1 points lower than Corpus Christi (90%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CCalk-Wilson ElementaryElementary, Corpus Christi ISD1.1 mi
  • BHamlin MiddleMiddle, Corpus Christi ISD1.1 mi
  • CKing High SchoolHigh, Corpus Christi ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in East Corpus Christi

Median rent in East Corpus Christi is $1,170 a month, 9% lower than the Corpus Christi median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $332,000, 58% higher than the Corpus Christi median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,110 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCorpus ChristiTexas
Median rent9% lower than Corpus Christi$1,170$1,292$1,403
Median home value58% higher than Corpus Christi$332,000$210,400$283,800
Home value to income23% higher than Corpus Christi3.8x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points higher than Corpus Christi65%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Corpus Christi58%58%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Corpus Christi8.8%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Corpus Christi196219821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,110
Mortgage payment
$1,817
Property tax
$293
Median rent, for comparison
$1,170

Based on a $332,000 home in East Corpus Christi, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereCorpus ChristiTexas
Median household income29% higher than Corpus Christi$86,900$67,394$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Corpus Christi1.2%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Corpus Christi11%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points higher than Corpus Christi46%24%34%
Average commute25% lower than Corpus Christi16 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Corpus Christi7.3%5.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Corpus Christi4.4%2.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than Corpus Christi88%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in East Corpus Christi

Under 1819%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6442%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White49%
Hispanic or Latino45%
Black2.8%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race2.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Corpus Christi

  1. 1B+Mustang-Padre IslandMedian rent $2,000
  2. 3B-South SideMedian rent $1,420
  3. 4B-Flour BluffMedian rent $1,210
  4. 5B-Southeast Corpus ChristiMedian rent $1,590
  5. 6C+DowntownMedian rent $1,120
  6. 7CCalallenMedian rent $1,280
  7. 8CNorthwestMedian rent $1,220
  8. 9CCoopers Alley L-HeadMedian rent $1,070

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BSouthwest WeatherfordWeatherford
  2. B+J S Berry HouseWaxahachie
  3. A-Baywind CondominiumsHouston

Questions about East Corpus Christi

Is East Corpus Christi a good place to live?

East Corpus Christi covers part of Corpus Christi, TX, home to about 8,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 13 areas we score in Corpus Christi. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in East Corpus Christi?

Renters in East Corpus Christi pay a median of $1,170 a month, 9% lower than the Corpus Christi median. The median home is worth $332,000, 58% higher than the Corpus Christi median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Corpus Christi.

What schools serve East Corpus Christi?

The closest rated public schools are Calk-Wilson Elementary (elementary, rated C), Hamlin Middle (middle, rated B) and King High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 8 Census block groups in this part of Corpus Christi that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.