Neighborhood in Corpus Christi, Nueces County
Living in Mustang-Padre Island, Corpus Christi
1st of 13areas in Corpus Christi
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Corpus Christi overall: D+
Mustang-Padre Island is a neighborhood in Corpus Christi, TX, home to about 10,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 13 areas we score in Corpus Christi. It does best on health and worst on home ownership.
- Lots of parks
- Coastal flooding risk is very high
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.5 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 1.3 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.5 mi |
| Gym | 0.8 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.6 mi |
| Childcare | 4.6 mi |
| Library | 4.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 9,970
- Median rent
- $2,000
- Median home value
- $476,000
- Household income
- $128,600
- Average commute
- 26 min
- Homes owned
- 81%
What it's like to live in Mustang-Padre Island
Mustang-Padre Island is a neighborhood in Corpus Christi with about 10,000 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 27% of households with children.
It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 13 areas in Corpus Christi, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Mustang-Padre Island
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $128,600, 91% higher than the Corpus Christi median.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Mustang-Padre Island
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,000, 55% higher than the Corpus Christi median.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 26 minutes, against 21 for Corpus Christi as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.
Mustang-Padre Island report card
Each grade compares Mustang-Padre Island 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 $2,000, homes cost 3.7x income.
50 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $128,600, 7.4% unemployed.
71 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B
Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.
66 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 799 violent crimes per 100k, 2,786 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C-
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
33 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C-
Average commute 26 min, 14% work from home.
37 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B
48% have a bachelor’s degree.
67 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B+
8.7% of adults uninsured.
76 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
81% of homes owner-occupied.
28 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B+
98% of homes have broadband.
76 of 100 vs TX areas
Mustang-Padre Island compared with Corpus Christi
Better than Corpus Christi
- Median household income: $128,60091% higher than Corpus Christi ($67,394)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 22%30 points lower than Corpus Christi (52%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 48%24 points higher than Corpus Christi (24%)
Worse than Corpus Christi
- Median rent: $2,00055% higher than Corpus Christi ($1,292)
- Vacant homes: 24%11 points higher than Corpus Christi (13%)
- Average commute: 26 min24% higher than Corpus Christi (21 min)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CFlour Bluff PriElementary, Flour Bluff ISD5.4 mi
- AFlour Bluff Junior HighMiddle, Flour Bluff ISD5.2 mi
- BFlour Bluff High SchoolHigh, Flour Bluff ISD5.5 mi
Cost of living in Mustang-Padre Island
Median rent in Mustang-Padre Island is $2,000 a month, 55% higher than the Corpus Christi median. A household would need about $80,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $476,000, 126% higher than the Corpus Christi median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,179 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Corpus Christi | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent55% higher than Corpus Christi | $2,000 | $1,292 | $1,403 |
| Median home value126% higher than Corpus Christi | $476,000 | $210,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income18% higher than Corpus Christi | 3.7x | 3.1x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent30 points lower than Corpus Christi | 22% | 52% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than Corpus Christi | 81% | 58% | 63% |
| Vacant homes11 points higher than Corpus Christi | 24% | 13% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Corpus Christi | 1998 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,605
- Property tax
- $574
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,000
Based on a $476,000 home in Mustang-Padre Island, 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
| Measure | Here | Corpus Christi | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income91% higher than Corpus Christi | $128,600 | $67,394 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points higher than Corpus Christi | 7.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line15 points lower than Corpus Christi | 2.3% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than Corpus Christi | 48% | 24% | 34% |
| Average commute24% higher than Corpus Christi | 26 min | 21 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home9 points higher than Corpus Christi | 14% | 5.3% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Corpus Christi | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than Corpus Christi | 98% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- Coastal floodingVery high
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesModerate
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Mustang-Padre Island
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Corpus Christi
- 2B+East Corpus ChristiMedian rent $1,170
- 3B-South SideMedian rent $1,420
- 4B-Flour BluffMedian rent $1,210
- 5B-Southeast Corpus ChristiMedian rent $1,590
- 6C+DowntownMedian rent $1,120
- 7CCalallenMedian rent $1,280
- 8CNorthwestMedian rent $1,220
- 9CCoopers Alley L-HeadMedian rent $1,070
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- BEnergy CorridorHouston
- BCuster Hill EstatesAllen
- B+Spring TrailsPflugerville
Questions about Mustang-Padre Island
Is Mustang-Padre Island a good place to live?
Mustang-Padre Island is a neighborhood in Corpus Christi, TX, home to about 10,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 13 areas we score in Corpus Christi. It does best on health and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Mustang-Padre Island?
Median rent in Mustang-Padre Island is $2,000 a month, 55% higher than the Corpus Christi median. The median home is worth $476,000, 126% higher than the Corpus Christi median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Corpus Christi.
What schools serve Mustang-Padre Island?
The closest rated public schools are Flour Bluff Pri (elementary, rated C), Flour Bluff Junior High (middle, rated A) and Flour Bluff High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 11 Census block groups closest to the Mustang-Padre Island name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.