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Corpus Christi, TX metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Corpus Christi metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- Population, 2025
- 451,191
- +1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 168,972
- Median household income
- $67,453
- Median home value
- $210,400
- Jobs located here
- 180,865
- Highest market score
- 74
- Landscaping and lawn care, #43 of 385 scored metro areas
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What this means
An estimated 451,191 people live in the Corpus Christi metro area, in 168,972 households. Population estimates show the Corpus Christi metro area grew 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Corpus Christi metro area is $67,453 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
Set against the U.S., households in the Corpus Christi metro area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (69).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Corpus Christi metro area are for landscaping and lawn care companies (74); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (70); and house cleaning businesses (69). The Corpus Christi metro area ranks #43 of 385 scored metro areas for landscaping and lawn care companies.
The Corpus Christi metro area takes in 3 counties: Nueces County, San Patricio County and Aransas County. For its number of households, the Corpus Christi metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (37% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Corpus Christi metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Corpus Christi metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 74 | #43 of 385 | 62 | 3.7 | $3.9M | 132 | 87 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 70 | #63 of 387 | 127 | 7.5 | $1.9M | 112 | 197 |
| House cleaning | 69 | #48 of 375 | 25 | 1.5 | $9.6M | 150 | 79 |
| Pet businesses | 67 | #64 of 387 | 136 | 8.0 | $1.1M | 120 | 75 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 66 | #69 of 386 | 42 | 2.5 | $3.4M | 134 | 28 |
| Electricians | 65 | #69 of 383 | 31 | 1.8 | $15M | 125 | 85 |
| Veterinarians | 63 | #99 of 384 | 48 | 2.8 | $3M | 110 | 36 |
| Pet stores | 62 | #106 of 382 | 27 | 1.6 | $5.3M | 118 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 57 | #146 of 387 | 99 | 5.9 | $10M | 107 | 34 |
| Chiropractors | 56 | #147 of 386 | 63 | 3.7 | $2.9M | 120 | 32 |
| Home inspectors | 54 | #101 of 243 | 6 | 0.4 | Index only | 156 | 11 |
| Physical therapy | 52 | #173 of 386 | 69 | 4.1 | $2.6M | 109 | 47 |
| Funeral homes | 50 | #178 of 377 | 36 | 2.1 | $667K | 98 | 18 |
| Roofing and gutters | 47 | #219 of 381 | 73 | 4.3 | $6.3M | 75 | 22 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 46 | #200 of 347 | 26 | 1.5 | $4.4M | 108 | 43 |
| Child care and preschools | 46 | #229 of 387 | 88 | 5.2 | $814K | 81 | 73 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 45 | #221 of 373 | 53 | 3.1 | Index only | 119 | 29 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 43 | #251 of 387 | 162 | 9.6 | $3.7M | 101 | 90 |
| Spas and skin care | 43 | #253 of 387 | 160 | 9.5 | $903K | 103 | 30 |
| Home repair trades | 40 | #276 of 387 | 240 | 14.2 | $1.9M | 80 | 273 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 40 | #288 of 387 | 67 | 4.0 | $1.7M | 84 | 31 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 39 | #272 of 387 | 278 | 16.5 | $1.1M | 86 | 115 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 38 | #305 of 387 | 524 | 31.0 | Index only | 86 | 117 |
| Hair salons | 38 | #312 of 387 | 398 | 23.6 | $363K | 84 | 70 |
| Property management | 37 | #294 of 374 | 45 | 2.7 | Index only | 99 | 111 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 37 | #295 of 387 | 166 | 9.8 | $3.7M | 88 | 99 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 37 | #296 of 387 | 185 | 10.9 | $974K | 99 | 142 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 37 | #325 of 387 | 820 | 48.5 | $176K | 83 | 131 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 36 | #153 of 197 | 6 | 0.4 | $30M | 122 | 28 |
| Dry cleaners | 36 | #210 of 272 | 26 | 1.5 | $11.7M | 75 | 11 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 36 | #288 of 381 | 53 | 3.1 | $2.7M | 86 | 35 |
| Real estate | 36 | #324 of 387 | 628 | 37.2 | Index only | 91 | 294 |
| Pizza | 35 | #304 of 387 | 118 | 7.0 | $5.1M | 101 | 418 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 34 | #299 of 387 | 422 | 25.0 | $722K | 82 | 147 |
| Barbershops | 34 | #314 of 387 | 117 | 6.9 | $1.2M | 66 | 7 |
| Gas stations | 33 | #307 of 387 | 230 | 13.6 | $2M | 83 | 178 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #310 of 387 | 499 | 29.5 | $2M | 58 | 83 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 33 | #319 of 386 | 70 | 4.1 | $2.6M | 82 | 25 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 33 | #338 of 387 | 238 | 14.1 | $479K | 72 | 74 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 32 | #232 of 290 | 15 | 0.9 | $9.4M | 68 | 13 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 32 | #333 of 387 | 1,196 | 70.8 | $151K | 99 | 705 |
| Insurance agencies | 31 | #306 of 387 | 376 | 22.3 | $1M | 82 | 209 |
| Nail salons | 31 | #354 of 387 | 134 | 7.9 | $1.1M | 65 | 20 |
| Pest control | 30 | #302 of 345 | 40 | 2.4 | $6M | 58 | 31 |
| Auto repair shops | 30 | #334 of 387 | 470 | 27.8 | $299K | 67 | 150 |
| Gyms | 29 | #356 of 387 | 145 | 8.6 | $786K | 60 | 43 |
| Tire shops | 28 | #325 of 386 | 84 | 5.0 | $1.7M | 67 | 27 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 28 | #358 of 387 | 136 | 8.0 | $3.4M | 72 | 166 |
| Auto repair and car care | 27 | #343 of 387 | 758 | 44.9 | $186K | 69 | 232 |
| Convenience stores | 23 | #354 of 387 | 345 | 20.4 | $2.9M | 36 | 49 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 18 | #366 of 387 | 307 | 18.2 | $2M | 65 | 418 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 18 | #377 of 387 | 2,136 | 126.4 | $284K | 77 | 925 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 18 | #379 of 387 | 1,206 | 71.4 | $503K | 76 | 406 |
| Laundromats | 16 | #351 of 364 | 45 | 2.7 | $6.8M | 54 | 21 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 16 | #373 of 387 | 160 | 9.5 | $1.1M | 63 | 431 |
| Car washes and detailing | 13 | #382 of 387 | 101 | 6.0 | $1.4M | 55 | 41 |
Household spending in the Corpus Christi metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $140.7M | $833 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $453.1M | $2,681 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $606.3M | $3,588 | 88 |
| Groceries | $987.9M | $5,846 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $144.5M | $855 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $71.6M | $424 | 73 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $114M | $675 | 69 |
| Medical and dental services | $180.2M | $1,066 | 83 |
| Pets | $143.6M | $850 | 93 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $304.9M | $1,804 | 88 |
| Vehicle insurance | $386.9M | $2,289 | 117 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $463.5M | $2,743 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $239.1M | $1,415 | 100 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.5B | $14,577 | 87 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Corpus Christi metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 451,191+1.1% since 2020
- Households
- 168,972
- Median age
- 38.4
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 62%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 1,785 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 251
- Median household income
- $67,453
- Average household income
- $90,916
- Median home value
- $210,400
- Jobs located here
- 180,865
- Daytime population
- 440,499Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Corpus Christi, TX metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Corpus Christi metro area at 451,191 people in 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 168,972 households.
How much do households in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area spend?
Households in the Corpus Christi metro area spend about $2.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $987.9M on groceries and $606.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Corpus Christi metro area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (69).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Corpus Christi, TX metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Corpus Christi metro area, landscaping and lawn care companies (74); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (70); and house cleaning businesses (69) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #43 of 385 scored metro areas.
How does the Corpus Christi, TX metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Corpus Christi metro area is $67,453, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $210,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.6 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for yoga, Pilates and fitness studios (37% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Corpus Christi metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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