Neighborhood in Rockport, Aransas County

Living in North Rockport, Rockport

D+

6th of 7areas in Rockport
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rockport overall: D

North Rockport covers part of Rockport, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Rockport. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.1 mi
Pharmacy3.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant1.3 mi
Gym2.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care3.5 mi
Childcare2.1 mi
Library4.5 mi

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

Population
990
Median rent
$1,110
Median home value
$366,000
Household income
$74,400
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
68%
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What it's like to live in North Rockport

North Rockport is an area in Rockport with about 1,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly owner-occupied (68%) and 10% of households with children.

It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 6th of 7 areas in Rockport, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in North Rockport

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in North Rockport

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 27 minutes, against 22 for Rockport as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

North Rockport report card

Each grade compares North Rockport 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 $1,110, homes cost 4.9x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $74,400, 0% unemployed.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 71 of 100 on the state rating.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

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

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 16% work from home.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    11% of adults uninsured.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    68% of homes owner-occupied.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    81% of homes have broadband.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

North Rockport compared with Rockport

Better than Rockport

  • People below the poverty line: 0.6%11 points lower than Rockport (12%)
  • Vacant homes: 11%10 points lower than Rockport (21%)
  • Unemployment rate: 0%6 points lower than Rockport (6.0%)

Worse than Rockport

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 68%13 points higher than Rockport (55%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 81%12 points lower than Rockport (93%)
  • Average commute: 27 min27% higher than Rockport (22 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • DFulton ElementaryElementary, Rockport-Fulton ISD1.8 mi
  • DRockport-Fulton MiddleMiddle, Rockport-Fulton ISD3.2 mi
  • CRockport-Fulton High SchoolHigh, Rockport-Fulton ISD3.4 mi

Cost of living in North Rockport

Median rent in North Rockport is $1,110 a month, 8% lower than the Rockport median. A household would need about $44,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $366,000, 14% higher than the Rockport median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,338 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRockportTexas
Median rent8% lower than Rockport$1,110$1,212$1,403
Median home value14% higher than Rockport$366,000$320,500$283,800
Home value to income11% higher than Rockport4.9x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points higher than Rockport68%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than Rockport68%71%63%
Vacant homes10 points lower than Rockport11%21%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rockport200819891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,338
Mortgage payment
$2,003
Property tax
$334
Median rent, for comparison
$1,110

Based on a $366,000 home in North Rockport, 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

MeasureHereRockportTexas
Median household income3% higher than Rockport$74,400$72,174$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Rockport0%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than Rockport0.6%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Rockport41%41%34%
Average commute27% higher than Rockport27 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Rockport16%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rockport0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet12 points lower than Rockport81%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in North Rockport

Under 184.6%
18 to 340.7%
35 to 6455%
65 and over40%
Race and ethnicity
White80%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Rockport

  1. 1B+Palm Harbor
  2. 2B-Key Allegro
  3. 3C+Northwest Rockport
  4. 4C-Central RockportMedian rent $1,110
  5. 5C-Southwest RockportMedian rent $1,520
  6. 7DWest RockportMedian rent $930

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Northwest LakehillsLakehills
  2. CMelody AcresMidland
  3. CEast HitchcockHitchcock

Questions about North Rockport

Is North Rockport a good place to live?

North Rockport covers part of Rockport, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in Rockport. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in North Rockport?

Median rent in North Rockport is $1,110 a month, 8% lower than the Rockport median. The median home is worth $366,000, 14% higher than the Rockport median. A median home costs 4.9x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Rockport.

What schools serve North Rockport?

The closest rated public schools are Fulton Elementary (elementary, rated D), Rockport-Fulton Middle (middle, rated D) and Rockport-Fulton 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 Rockport 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.