Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Corpus Christi

Affordability in Corpus Christi

According to the Census ACS 5-Year (2024), the median monthly rent in Corpus Christi is $1,292, against a median household income of $67,394 annually, with 42% of residents renting their homes. These figures provide useful context when comparing subsidized housing options in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Corpus Christi Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 872 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Corpus Christi

The area around assisted properties in Corpus Christi scores a 62 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability, a 36 (Some Transit) for public transit, and a 48 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations specifically, not the city as a whole.

Schools

Corpus Christi is served by 96 public schools across 16 districts, including 49 elementary, 18 middle, and 25 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Corpus Christi

The median household income in Corpus Christi is $67,394 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The citywide median rent is $1,292 per month, per the same source.

For renters who qualify, the 2,337 income-restricted units across 26 HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties in Corpus Christi can offer significant savings below that market-rate median.

• Median household income: $67,394/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,292/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 42% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 26 affordable housing properties in Corpus Christi have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 3 properties fall within a high-risk flood zone -- a real consideration in a coastal Gulf city. The remaining 23 properties carry lower flood designations. Renters in high-risk buildings may be required to carry flood insurance, and it is worth asking property managers about flood history before signing a lease.