Neighborhood in Corpus Christi, Nueces County

Living in Southeast Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi

B-

5th of 13areas in Corpus Christi
Overall score 60 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Corpus Christi overall: D+

Southeast Corpus Christi covers part of Corpus Christi, TX, home to about 28,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th 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 store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
28,240
Median rent
$1,590
Median home value
$276,000
Household income
$89,600
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
66%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Corpus Christi

Southeast Corpus Christi is an area in Corpus Christi with about 28,200 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 32% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 13 areas in Corpus Christi, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Corpus Christi

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $89,600, 33% higher than the Corpus Christi median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Southeast Corpus Christi

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,590, 23% higher than the Corpus Christi median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Southeast Corpus Christi report card

Each grade compares Southeast 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 $1,590, homes cost 3.1x income.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $89,600, 5.4% unemployed.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    56 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 C

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 6.9% work from home.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    19% of adults uninsured.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Corpus Christi compared with Corpus Christi

Better than Corpus Christi

  • Median household income: $89,60033% higher than Corpus Christi ($67,394)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 34%10 points higher than Corpus Christi (24%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 66%8 points higher than Corpus Christi (58%)

Worse than Corpus Christi

  • Median rent: $1,59023% higher than Corpus Christi ($1,292)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMireles ElementaryElementary, Corpus Christi ISD1.1 mi
  • BKaffie MiddleMiddle, Corpus Christi ISD1.9 mi
  • AVeterans Memorial High SchoolHigh, Corpus Christi ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Corpus Christi

Median rent in Southeast Corpus Christi is $1,590 a month, 23% higher than the Corpus Christi median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $276,000, 31% higher than the Corpus Christi median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,906 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCorpus ChristiTexas
Median rent23% higher than Corpus Christi$1,590$1,292$1,403
Median home value31% higher than Corpus Christi$276,000$210,400$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Corpus Christi3.1x3.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than Corpus Christi47%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points higher than Corpus Christi66%58%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Corpus Christi10%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Corpus Christi199019821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,906
Mortgage payment
$1,511
Property tax
$395
Median rent, for comparison
$1,590

Based on a $276,000 home in Southeast 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 income33% higher than Corpus Christi$89,600$67,394$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Corpus Christi5.4%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Corpus Christi14%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than Corpus Christi34%24%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Corpus Christi21 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Corpus Christi6.9%5.3%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Corpus Christi3.1%2.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Corpus Christi91%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Southeast Corpus Christi

Under 1824%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6437%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White40%
Hispanic or Latino51%
Black2.1%
Asian4.0%
Other or more than one race3.3%

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. 3B-South SideMedian rent $1,420
  4. 4B-Flour BluffMedian rent $1,210
  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. BSouth AbileneAbilene
  2. B-Treasure HillsHarlingen
  3. BWest SideEl Paso

Questions about Southeast Corpus Christi

Is Southeast Corpus Christi a good place to live?

Southeast Corpus Christi covers part of Corpus Christi, TX, home to about 28,200 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th 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 Southeast Corpus Christi?

Median rent in Southeast Corpus Christi is $1,590 a month, 23% higher than the Corpus Christi median. The median home is worth $276,000, 31% 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 Southeast Corpus Christi?

The closest rated public schools are Mireles Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 groups 15 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.