Small city in Aransas County, part of the Corpus Christi metro

Living in Rockport, TX

D

151st of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 21 of 100
10th of 15 in the Corpus Christi area

Rockport earns a grade of D on our index, 151st of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on education levels and internet access, and trails on schools and errands and things to do.

  • Fast-growing
  • Schools scores low (15 of 100)
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high
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Where Rockport is in Texas.
Population
11,348+12.7% since 2020
Median rent
$1,21214% lower than Texas
Median home value
$320,50013% higher than Texas
Household income
$72,174Median
Average commute
22 minOne way
Violent crime
221Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Rockport

Rockport sits about 28 miles from downtown Corpus Christi, in the Corpus Christi metro. 11,348 people lived here in 2025, up 12.7% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is small-town and rural in feel.

Places locals use include Rockport Harbor Fairgrounds and Aransas County Public Library.

The median age is 51.2, 16% of households have children, 71% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $72,174 a year (8% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Rockport

  • Low violent crime. 221 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 43% lower than the Texas rate.
  • Lower rent. Median rent is $1,212, 14% lower than the Texas median.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 22 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Rockport

  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high here.

Who Rockport suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: violent crime is 43% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 9% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 8% lower than the Texas median, with 76 restaurants and 11 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 27% for young professionals.
  • RetireesNot the best fit: 14% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 43% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 27% for retirees.
  • Remote workersNot the best fit: 93% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,212 is 14% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 35% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,212 is 14% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 23% for people on a budget.

Rockport report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Rockport with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,212, homes cost 4.4x income.

    40 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $72,174, 6.0% unemployed.

    32 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade D-

    2 rated campuses, 0% rated A or B.

    15 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade C-

    221 violent crimes per 100k, 1,777 property crimes per 100k.

    38 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    6 grocery stores, 76 restaurants, 23 parks mapped in town.

    22 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 27% work from home.

    37 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade B

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    70 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade C-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    37 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    26 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    55 of 100 vs US cities

Where Rockport stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%9 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Average commute: 22 min19% lower than Texas (27 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 41%7 points higher than Texas (34%)

Worse than Texas

  • Vacant homes: 21%12 points higher than Texas (9.4%)
  • Home value to income: 4.4x23% higher than Texas (3.6x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 55%3 points higher than Texas (52%)

Cost of living in Rockport

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Rockport is $1,212 a month, 14% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $48,000 a year. Right now 55% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,073 for a one-bedroom, $1,404 for a two-bedroom and $1,944 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 $320,500, 13% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,754 before tax, or $2,067 with property tax. That is $855 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Rockport pays $3,753 a year, 11% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Rockport

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in RockportStudio$1,0411 bedroom$1,0732 bedrooms$1,4043 bedrooms$1,9444 bedrooms$2,063
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Aransas County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent14% lower than Texas$1,212$1,403$1,413
Median home value13% higher than Texas$320,500$283,800$332,700
Home value to income23% higher than Texas4.4x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Texas55%52%51%
Median property tax per year11% lower than Texas$3,753$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than Texas71%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas198919921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,067
Mortgage payment
$1,754
Property tax
$313
Median rent, for comparison
$1,212

Based on a $320,500 home in Rockport, 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 Rockport safe?

In 2025, Rockport Police Department reported 25 violent crimes and 201 property crimes. That works out to 221 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 43% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,777 property crimes per 100,000, 15% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 35% 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 in Rockport by yearTexas22120212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
221
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
1,777
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Rockport by yearTexas1,77720212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Rockport Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Rockport

Rockport has 2 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 0% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Rockport-Fulton 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.

Schools grade
15
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
73
Texas median 81

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

  • CRockport-Fulton High SchoolHigh, Rockport-Fulton ISD76 of 100
  • DRockport-Fulton MiddleMiddle, Rockport-Fulton ISD69 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Rockport

We grade 7 areas inside Rockport. The top three are Palm Harbor (B+), Key Allegro (B-) and Northwest Rockport (C+). Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    7 Rockport neighborhoods, ranked by your priorities
    1. 1B+Palm Harbor846 people, home $99,000100fit
    2. 2B-Key Allegro1,073 people, home $631,00083fit
    3. 3C+Northwest Rockport891 people, home $571,00067fit
    4. 4C-Central Rockport8,245 people, median rent $1,110, home $282,00050fit
    5. 5C-Southwest Rockport1,438 people, median rent $1,520, home $90,00033fit
    6. 6D+North Rockport986 people, median rent $1,110, home $366,00017fit
    7. 7DWest Rockport1,193 people, median rent $930, home $160,0000fit
    All 7 Rockport neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Rockport

    Everyday places mapped inside Rockport, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Rockport Harbor Fairgrounds, Aransas County Public Library.

    The average one-way commute is 22 minutes, 19% shorter than the Texas average. 27% 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 28 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Rockport work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $72,174, income per person is $57,464, unemployment is 6.0% and 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    6
    Pharmacies
    1
    Restaurants
    76
    Cafes
    11
    Bars
    12
    Parks
    23
    Gyms
    12
    Hospitals and urgent care
    2
    Childcare
    6
    Libraries
    1

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income8% lower than Texas$72,174$78,476$80,734
    Income per person41% higher than Texas$57,464$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas6.0%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line2 points lower than Texas12%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Texas41%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher9 points higher than Texas95%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance5 points lower than Texas14%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Texas93%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commute19% lower than Texas22 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home12 points higher than Texas27%14%15%
    Workers who work from home27%
    Workers who take transit0%
    Workers who walk0.8%
    Workers who bike0%

    Who lives in Rockport

    Under 1813%
    18 to 3420%
    35 to 6437%
    65 and over30%

    Median age 51.2 years. 16% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White76%
    Hispanic or Latino17%
    Black2.3%
    Asian1.7%
    Other or more than one race2.7%

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    Weather in Rockport

    Rockport has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 92°F and January lows about 46°F. There are about 89 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 36 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Rockport40°60°80°100°66J69F74M80A85M90J92J93A91S84O75N68DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Rockport, 1 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 very high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is high and hail risk is moderate. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

    • River floodingModerate
    • Coastal floodingVery high
    • HurricanesVery high
    • TornadoesHigh
    • HailModerate
    • Heat wavesHigh
    • WildfiresModerate
    • 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 Rockport

    Nearby, Lamar gets a B+, Aransas Pass gets an F and Ingleside gets a D+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. B+LamarTown, 1,202 people8 mi
    2. FAransas PassTown, 8,972 people11 mi
    3. D+InglesideTown, 9,997 people15 mi
    4. BPort AransasTown, 3,268 people16 mi
    5. D+GregoryTown, 2,003 people17 mi
    6. A-PortlandSmall city, 20,543 people19 mi

    Rockport in the Corpus Christi area

    How it ranks among 15 places in the metro.

    1. 1A-Portland20,543 people12 mito downtown
    2. 2B+Lamar1,202 people37 mito downtown
    3. 3BOdem2,102 people20 mito downtown
    4. 7D+Corpus Christi317,419 people0 mito downtown
    5. 8D+Ingleside9,997 people14 mito downtown
    6. 9D+Gregory2,003 people14 mito downtown
    7. 10DRockport10,683 people28 mito downtown
    8. 11DSinton5,584 people23 mito downtown
    9. 12FRobstown10,236 people19 mito downtown
    10. 13FTaft2,871 people17 mito downtown

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    Living in Rockport: common questions

    Is Rockport, TX a good place to live?

    Rockport earns a grade of D on our index, 151st of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on education levels and internet access, and trails on schools and errands and things to do.

    How much does it cost to live in Rockport?

    Median rent in Rockport is $1,212 a month, 14% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $320,500, 13% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 4.4x 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 $2,067, including property tax.

    Is Rockport safe?

    In 2025, Rockport Police Department reported 221 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 43% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,777 per 100,000, 15% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Rockport?

    We found 2 rated public school campuses inside Rockport. 0% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 15 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Rockport?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Rockport are Palm Harbor, Key Allegro and Northwest Rockport. We score 7 areas in the city.

    Does Rockport flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Rockport as moderate, and coastal flooding as very high. Hazards rated high or very high here: coastal flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Rockport?

    Summers in Rockport peak at about 92°F in July, and January nights fall to about 46°F. Expect around 89 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 36 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Rockport?

    The average one-way commute is 22 min, 19% lower than the Texas average. About 27% of workers work from home. It is about 28 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.