Neighborhood in Corpus Christi, Nueces County
Living in Southwest Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi
13th of 13areas in Corpus Christi
Overall score 10 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Corpus Christi overall: D+
Southwest Corpus Christi covers part of Corpus Christi, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 13 areas we score in Corpus Christi. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
- Short commutes
- Jobs and income scores low (9 of 100)
- Errands and things to do scores low (16 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.8 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.6 mi |
| Park | 1.4 mi |
| Cafe | 2.2 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.7 mi |
| Gym | 1.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 3.4 mi |
| Childcare | 1.6 mi |
| Library | 2.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,140
- Median rent
- $1,510
- Median home value
- $128,000
- Household income
- $48,000
- Average commute
- 18 min
- Homes owned
- 67%
What it's like to live in Southwest Corpus Christi
Southwest Corpus Christi is an area in Corpus Christi with about 1,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 49% of households with children.
It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 13th of 13 areas in Corpus Christi, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Southwest Corpus Christi
No clear standouts in our data.
Cons of living in Southwest Corpus Christi
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,510, 17% higher than the Corpus Christi median.
- Higher poverty. 35% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across Corpus Christi.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.
Southwest Corpus Christi report card
Each grade compares Southwest 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 $1,510, homes cost 2.7x income.
37 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $48,000, 6.2% unemployed.
9 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D
Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.
23 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 D
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
16 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A-
Average commute 18 min, 1.8% work from home.
82 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C-
22% have a bachelor’s degree.
33 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
39% of adults uninsured.
6 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B+
67% of homes owner-occupied.
73 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
82% of homes have broadband.
17 of 100 vs TX areas
Southwest Corpus Christi compared with Corpus Christi
Better than Corpus Christi
- Vacant homes: 0%13 points lower than Corpus Christi (13%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 67%9 points higher than Corpus Christi (58%)
- Average commute: 18 min16% lower than Corpus Christi (21 min)
Worse than Corpus Christi
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 97%45 points higher than Corpus Christi (52%)
- People below the poverty line: 35%18 points higher than Corpus Christi (17%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 39%14 points higher than Corpus Christi (24%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BLos Encinos SesElementary, Corpus Christi ISD1.7 mi
- FWest Oso Junior HighMiddle, West Oso ISD2.2 mi
- CMoody High SchoolHigh, Corpus Christi ISD2.2 mi
Cost of living in Southwest Corpus Christi
Median rent in Southwest Corpus Christi is $1,510 a month, 17% higher than the Corpus Christi median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $128,000, 39% lower than the Corpus Christi median, which means a monthly payment of about $914 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Corpus Christi | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent17% higher than Corpus Christi | $1,510 | $1,292 | $1,403 |
| Median home value39% lower than Corpus Christi | $128,000 | $210,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income15% lower than Corpus Christi | 2.7x | 3.1x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent45 points higher than Corpus Christi | 97% | 52% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than Corpus Christi | 67% | 58% | 63% |
| Vacant homes13 points lower than Corpus Christi | 0% | 13% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Corpus Christi | 2004 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $701
- Property tax
- $214
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,510
Based on a $128,000 home in Southwest 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
| Measure | Here | Corpus Christi | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income29% lower than Corpus Christi | $48,000 | $67,394 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate1 points higher than Corpus Christi | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line18 points higher than Corpus Christi | 35% | 17% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Corpus Christi | 22% | 24% | 34% |
| Average commute16% lower than Corpus Christi | 18 min | 21 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home4 points lower than Corpus Christi | 1.8% | 5.3% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Corpus Christi | 1.4% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Corpus Christi | 82% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- Coastal floodingVery high
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesModerate
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Southwest Corpus Christi
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Corpus Christi
- 1B+Mustang-Padre IslandMedian rent $2,000
- 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
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- DWest JacksonvilleJacksonville
- D-Nueva La JollaMidland
- FTexas Restaurant ConceptsOdessa
Questions about Southwest Corpus Christi
Is Southwest Corpus Christi a good place to live?
Southwest Corpus Christi covers part of Corpus Christi, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 13 areas we score in Corpus Christi. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Southwest Corpus Christi?
Median rent in Southwest Corpus Christi is $1,510 a month, 17% higher than the Corpus Christi median. The median home is worth $128,000, 39% lower than the Corpus Christi median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.1x across Corpus Christi.
What schools serve Southwest Corpus Christi?
The closest rated public schools are Los Encinos Ses (elementary, rated B), West Oso Junior High (middle, rated F) and Moody High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 1 Census block group 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.