Neighborhood in Rockport, Aransas County

Living in Northwest Rockport, Rockport

C+

3rd of 7areas in Rockport
Overall score 51 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rockport overall: D

Northwest Rockport covers part of Rockport, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 7 areas we score in Rockport. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Well connected
  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.3 mi
Pharmacy3.7 mi
Park1.4 mi
Cafe2.3 mi
Restaurant2.2 mi
Gym2.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.9 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library3.8 mi

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

Population
890
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$571,000
Household income
$140,200
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
97%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Rockport

Northwest Rockport is an area in Rockport with about 900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly owner-occupied (97%) and 10% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest Rockport is C+. That puts it 3rd of 7 areas we grade in Rockport, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Rockport

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $140,200, 94% higher than the Rockport median.

Cons of living in Northwest 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 2.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 28 minutes, against 22 for Rockport as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Rockport report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 B+

    Homes cost 4.1x income.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $140,200, 4.3% unemployed.

    58 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 F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 50% work from home.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    38% have a bachelor’s degree.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    9.9% of adults uninsured.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    97% of homes owner-occupied.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Rockport compared with Rockport

Better than Rockport

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%55 points lower than Rockport (55%)
  • Median household income: $140,20094% higher than Rockport ($72,174)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 97%26 points higher than Rockport (71%)

Worse than Rockport

  • Average commute: 28 min32% higher than Rockport (22 min)
  • Vacant homes: 26%5 points higher than Rockport (21%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 38%3 points lower than Rockport (41%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DFulton ElementaryElementary, Rockport-Fulton ISD3 mi
  • DRockport-Fulton MiddleMiddle, Rockport-Fulton ISD3.2 mi
  • CRockport-Fulton High SchoolHigh, Rockport-Fulton ISD3.3 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Rockport

The median home is worth $571,000, 78% higher than the Rockport median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,547 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRockportTexas
Median home value78% higher than Rockport$571,000$320,500$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Rockport4.1x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent55 points lower than Rockport0%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Rockport97%71%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than Rockport26%21%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rockport200419891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,547
Mortgage payment
$3,125
Property tax
$422

Based on a $571,000 home in Northwest 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 income94% higher than Rockport$140,200$72,174$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Rockport4.3%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Rockport13%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Rockport38%41%34%
Average commute32% higher than Rockport28 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home23 points higher than Rockport50%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rockport0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Rockport100%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northwest Rockport

Under 183.8%
18 to 342.1%
35 to 6463%
65 and over31%
Race and ethnicity
White90%
Hispanic or Latino2.9%
Black3.1%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race4.0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Rockport

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

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+NasworthySan Angelo
  2. A-Prado Verde Addition Number 1 ColoniaEl Paso
  3. CEastgate VillageSpring

Questions about Northwest Rockport

Is Northwest Rockport a good place to live?

Northwest Rockport covers part of Rockport, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 7 areas we score in Rockport. It does best on internet access and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Rockport?

The median home is worth $571,000, 78% higher than the Rockport median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Rockport.

What schools serve Northwest 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.