Geography
Sunny, warm days and mild winters characterize this Gulf Coast city.
Cultural Attractions
Corpus Christi is home to the USS Lexington Museum, the Texas State Aquarium, and the South Texas Institute for the Arts.
Recreation
Corpus Christi Beach has been called one of the top five urban beaches. The city also has a science museum, birding trail, botanical garden, and the 130,000-acre Padre Island National Seashore to fill up your time.
Historical
The area was first visited by Europeans in 1519, when Spanish explorer Alonzo Alvarez de Pineda stumbled in.
Economy
Tourism, oil, and the military dominate the local economy, along with healthcare and shipping.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 288,586
- Population under 55:
- 76.3%
- Population over 55:
- 23.7%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- San Antonio
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 95°F July High, 36°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $37,953
- Median home price:
- $128,695
- Average property tax:
- $1,669
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 7.9%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 67
- Middle schools:
- 30
- High schools:
- 23
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 2
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 8/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 9/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 12/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 555
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