Neighborhood in Rockport, Aransas County

Living in West Rockport, Rockport

D

7th of 7areas in Rockport
Overall score 20 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rockport overall: D

West Rockport covers part of Rockport, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in Rockport. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Schools scores low (13 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (19 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy2.6 mi
Park1.3 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare1.7 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
1,190
Median rent
$930
Median home value
$160,000
Household income
$57,900
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
97%
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What it's like to live in West Rockport

West Rockport is an area in Rockport with about 1,200 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly owner-occupied (97%) and 27% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in West Rockport

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $930, 23% lower than the Rockport median.

Cons of living in West Rockport

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 26 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.

West Rockport report card

Each grade compares West 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 $930, homes cost 2.8x income.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $57,900, 0.4% unemployed.

    50 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.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 2.6% work from home.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    21% have a bachelor’s degree.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    18% of adults uninsured.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    97% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

West Rockport compared with Rockport

Better than Rockport

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 97%26 points higher than Rockport (71%)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x38% lower than Rockport (4.4x)
  • Median rent: $93023% lower than Rockport ($1,212)

Worse than Rockport

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%45 points higher than Rockport (55%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 21%20 points lower than Rockport (41%)
  • Average commute: 26 min22% higher than Rockport (22 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • DLive Oak Learning CenterElementary, Rockport-Fulton ISD0.6 mi
  • DRockport-Fulton MiddleMiddle, Rockport-Fulton ISD2.7 mi
  • CRockport-Fulton High SchoolHigh, Rockport-Fulton ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in West Rockport

Median rent in West Rockport is $930 a month, 23% lower than the Rockport median. A household would need about $37,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $160,000, 50% lower than the Rockport median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,028 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRockportTexas
Median rent23% lower than Rockport$930$1,212$1,403
Median home value50% lower than Rockport$160,000$320,500$283,800
Home value to income38% lower than Rockport2.8x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent45 points higher than Rockport100%55%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Rockport97%71%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Rockport20%21%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rockport198719891992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,028
Mortgage payment
$876
Property tax
$152
Median rent, for comparison
$930

Based on a $160,000 home in West 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 income20% lower than Rockport$57,900$72,174$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points lower than Rockport0.4%6.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Rockport9.0%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than Rockport21%41%34%
Average commute22% higher than Rockport26 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home24 points lower than Rockport2.6%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rockport0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Rockport98%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in West Rockport

Under 1826%
18 to 345.4%
35 to 6439%
65 and over29%
Race and ethnicity
White96%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Black1.3%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.3%

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. 6D+North RockportMedian rent $1,110

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DSouthwest AtascocitaAtascocita
  2. C-West La MarqueLa Marque
  3. CValley Ranch EstatesOdessa

Questions about West Rockport

Is West Rockport a good place to live?

West Rockport covers part of Rockport, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in Rockport. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in West Rockport?

Median rent in West Rockport is $930 a month, 23% lower than the Rockport median. The median home is worth $160,000, 50% lower than the Rockport median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Rockport.

What schools serve West Rockport?

The closest rated public schools are Live Oak Learning Center (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.