Neighborhood in Corpus Christi, Nueces County

Living in South Side, Corpus Christi

B-

3rd of 13areas in Corpus Christi
Overall score 62 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Corpus Christi overall: D+

South Side is a neighborhood in Corpus Christi, TX, home to about 122,500 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 13 areas we score in Corpus Christi. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

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

Closest everyday places

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

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

Population
122,510
Median rent
$1,420
Median home value
$243,000
Household income
$78,100
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
54%
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What it's like to live in South Side

South Side is a neighborhood in Corpus Christi with about 122,500 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for South Side is B-. That puts it 3rd of 13 areas we grade in Corpus Christi, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in South Side

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in South Side

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

South Side report card

Each grade compares South Side 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 $1,420, homes cost 3.1x income.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $78,100, 4.5% unemployed.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    62 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.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 5.3% work from home.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    28% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    22% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    54% of homes owner-occupied.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

South Side compared with Corpus Christi

Better than Corpus Christi

  • Median household income: $78,10016% higher than Corpus Christi ($67,394)
  • Vacant homes: 8.4%4 points lower than Corpus Christi (13%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 28%4 points higher than Corpus Christi (24%)

Worse than Corpus Christi

  • Median rent: $1,42010% higher than Corpus Christi ($1,292)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 54%4 points lower than Corpus Christi (58%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AFaye Webb ElementaryElementary, Corpus Christi ISD0.1 mi
  • BKaffie MiddleMiddle, Corpus Christi ISD0.2 mi
  • AVeterans Memorial High SchoolHigh, Corpus Christi ISD0.5 mi

Cost of living in South Side

Median rent in South Side is $1,420 a month, 10% higher than the Corpus Christi median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $243,000, 15% higher than the Corpus Christi median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,659 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCorpus ChristiTexas
Median rent10% higher than Corpus Christi$1,420$1,292$1,403
Median home value15% higher than Corpus Christi$243,000$210,400$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Corpus Christi3.1x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Corpus Christi50%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Corpus Christi54%58%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Corpus Christi8.4%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Corpus Christi198519821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,659
Mortgage payment
$1,330
Property tax
$328
Median rent, for comparison
$1,420

Based on a $243,000 home in South Side, 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 income16% higher than Corpus Christi$78,100$67,394$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Corpus Christi4.5%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Corpus Christi14%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Corpus Christi28%24%34%
Average commute4% lower than Corpus Christi21 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Corpus Christi5.3%5.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Corpus Christi1.9%2.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Corpus Christi93%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in South Side

Under 1823%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6435%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White27%
Hispanic or Latino63%
Black3.8%
Asian3.7%
Other or more than one race2.6%

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. 2B+East Corpus ChristiMedian rent $1,170
  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. B-East TylerTyler
  2. B-Southwest LubbockLubbock
  3. CVillage of Oak ForestHouston

Questions about South Side

Is South Side a good place to live?

South Side is a neighborhood in Corpus Christi, TX, home to about 122,500 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd 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 South Side?

Renters in South Side pay a median of $1,420 a month, 10% higher than the Corpus Christi median. The median home is worth $243,000, 15% higher than the Corpus Christi median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Corpus Christi.

What schools serve South Side?

The closest rated public schools are Faye Webb Elementary (elementary, rated A), Kaffie Middle (middle, rated B) and Veterans Memorial High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 80 Census block groups closest to the South Side 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.