The Corpus Christi metro is home to 446,797 people (down 1.2% over five years), with a median household income of $65,801. Typical rent of $1,425/month works out to 26.0% of the median household income — near the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Corpus Christi's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 24.1% |
| Retail trade | 12.3% |
| Construction | 10.4% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 9.9% |
| Professional & management | 9.2% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 26.0% of median income leave moderate headroom; underwrite rent growth conservatively. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Corpus Christi market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,425/month suggests a household income around $57,000/year. The metro's median household income is $65,801.
By workforce share: Education & health care (24.1%), Retail trade (12.3%), Construction (10.4%) (Census ACS 5-year).