Living in Nueces County, Texas

Nueces County is a county in Texas with a population of around 359,715, part of the Corpus Christi, TX MSA metro area. The main communities are Corpus Christi, Robstown, Port Aransas.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,444/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $222K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 72°F) and very hot summers (highs around 93°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Nueces County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a predominantly working-class population (22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.