Town in San Patricio County, part of the Corpus Christi metro
Living in Gregory, TX
529th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 29 of 100
9th of 15 in the Corpus Christi area
We give Gregory a D+. It ranks 529th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on getting around and schools, and trails on education levels and health.
- Short commutes
- Jobs and income scores low (11 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (1 of 100)
- Population
- 1,708-1.9% since 2020
- Median rent
- $93833% lower than Texas
- Median home value
- $117,70059% lower than Texas
- Household income
- $47,167Median
- Average commute
- 16 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 234Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in Gregory
Gregory sits about 14 miles from downtown Corpus Christi, in the Corpus Christi metro. 1,708 people lived here in 2025, down 1.9% from 2020. It is spread out.
The median age is 35.1, 34% of households have children, 68% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $47,167 a year (40% lower than the Texas median).
Pros of living in Gregory
- Lower rent. Median rent is $938, 33% lower than the Texas median.
- Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
- Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 16 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
Cons of living in Gregory
- Higher poverty. 39% of people live below the poverty line, against 14% across Texas.
- Many adults uninsured. 44% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance, against 20% statewide.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high here.
- Long, hot summers. Expect about 113 days a year at 90°F or hotter.
- Spotty home internet. Only 71% of homes have a broadband plan.
Who Gregory suits
- FamiliesA reasonable fit: violent crime is 40% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 43% for families.
- Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 40% lower than the Texas median, with 5 restaurants and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 27% for young professionals.
- RetireesNot the best fit: 44% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 40% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 10% for retirees.
- Remote workersNot the best fit: 71% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $938 is 33% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 4% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $938 is 33% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 27% for people on a budget.
Gregory report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Gregory with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Cost of living: grade C
Median rent $938, homes cost 2.5x income.
41 of 100 vs US townsJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $47,167, 5.2% unemployed.
11 of 100 vs US townsSchools: grade B
1 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.
72 of 100 vs TX townsSafety: grade C
234 violent crimes per 100k, 467 property crimes per 100k.
42 of 100 vs TX townsErrands and things to do: grade C-
0 grocery stores, 5 restaurants, 1 park mapped in town.
34 of 100 vs TX townsGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 16 min, 15% work from home.
74 of 100 vs US townsEducation levels: grade F
5.2% have a bachelor’s degree.
1 of 100 vs US townsHealth: grade F
44% of adults uninsured.
2 of 100 vs US townsHome ownership: grade C+
68% of homes owner-occupied.
48 of 100 vs US townsInternet access: grade F
71% of homes have broadband.
3 of 100 vs US towns
Where Gregory stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- Average commute: 16 min40% lower than Texas (27 min)
- Median rent: $93833% lower than Texas ($1,403)
- Home value to income: 2.5x31% lower than Texas (3.6x)
Worse than Texas
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 5.2%29 points lower than Texas (34%)
- People below the poverty line: 39%25 points higher than Texas (14%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 44%25 points higher than Texas (20%)
Cost of living in Gregory
Gregory renters pay a median of $938 a month, 33% lower than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $38,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 75% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.
HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,176 for a one-bedroom, $1,421 for a two-bedroom and $1,855 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.
The median home is worth $117,700, 59% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $644 before tax, or $734 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.
Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Gregory pays $1,082 a year, 74% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.
Typical rent by apartment size
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent33% lower than Texas | $938 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value59% lower than Texas | $117,700 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to income31% lower than Texas | 2.5x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent23 points higher than Texas | 75% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year74% lower than Texas | $1,082 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Texas | 68% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 1976 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $644
- Property tax
- $90
- Median rent, for comparison
- $938
Based on a $117,700 home in Gregory, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Is Gregory safe?
In 2025, Gregory Police Department reported 4 violent crimes and 8 property crimes. That works out to 234 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 40% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 467 property crimes per 100,000, 78% lower than the state rate.
Violent crime is up about 303% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.
Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.
Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.
Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Gregory Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Schools in Gregory
Gregory has 1 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Gregory-Portland ISD.
Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.
Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.
Top-rated schools
- BAustin ElementaryElementary, Gregory-Portland ISD85 of 100
Daily life in Gregory
Everyday places mapped inside Gregory, from Overture Maps.
The average one-way commute is 16 minutes, 40% shorter than the Texas average. 15% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.
Downtown Corpus Christi is about 14 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Gregory work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.
The median household income is $47,167, income per person is $22,011, unemployment is 5.2% and 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income40% lower than Texas | $47,167 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person46% lower than Texas | $22,011 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line25 points higher than Texas | 39% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher29 points lower than Texas | 5.2% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higher23 points lower than Texas | 63% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance25 points higher than Texas | 44% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internet20 points lower than Texas | 71% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute40% lower than Texas | 16 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home1 points higher than Texas | 15% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in Gregory
Median age 35.1 years. 34% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in Gregory
Gregory has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 92°F and January lows about 44°F. There are about 113 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 36 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Welder Wildlife Foundation, 15 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.
Natural hazard risk
FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, coastal flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is high and hail risk is high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.
- River floodingModerate
- Coastal floodingHigh
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesHigh
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.
Places near Gregory
Nearby, Portland gets an A-, Ingleside gets a D+ and Taft gets an F. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.
- A-PortlandSmall city, 20,543 people3 mi
- D+InglesideTown, 9,997 people6 mi
- FTaftTown, 2,871 people7 mi
- FTaft SouthwestTown, 1,635 people8 mi
- FAransas PassTown, 8,972 people9 mi
- D+Corpus ChristiCity, 317,419 people15 mi
Gregory in the Corpus Christi area
How it ranks among 15 places in the metro.
- 1A-Portland20,543 people12 mito downtown
- 2B+Lamar1,202 people37 mito downtown
- 3BOdem2,102 people20 mito downtown
- 6C-Mathis4,308 people37 mito downtown
- 7D+Corpus Christi317,419 people0 mito downtown
- 8D+Ingleside9,997 people14 mito downtown
- 9D+Gregory2,003 people14 mito downtown
- 10DRockport10,683 people28 mito downtown
- 11DSinton5,584 people23 mito downtown
- 12FRobstown10,236 people19 mito downtown
Living in Gregory: common questions
Is Gregory, TX a good place to live?
We give Gregory a D+. It ranks 529th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on getting around and schools, and trails on education levels and health.
How much does it cost to live in Gregory?
Renters in Gregory pay a median of $938 a month, 33% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $117,700, 59% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $734, including property tax.
Is Gregory safe?
In 2025, Gregory Police Department reported 234 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 40% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 467 per 100,000, 78% lower than the Texas rate.
Are the schools good in Gregory?
We found 1 rated public school campuses inside Gregory. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 72 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Does Gregory flood?
FEMA rates river flooding risk in Gregory as moderate, and coastal flooding as high. Hazards rated high or very high here: coastal flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves and hail. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.
What is the weather like in Gregory?
Summers in Gregory peak at about 92°F in July, and January nights fall to about 44°F. Expect around 113 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 36 inches of rain.
How long is the commute in Gregory?
The average one-way commute is 16 min, 40% lower than the Texas average. About 15% of workers work from home. It is about 14 miles from downtown Corpus Christi.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.