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  5. /Central City, Corpus Christi, TX - 78410

Central City, Corpus Christi, TX—78410

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$241,000
0.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$77,600
7.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
56
6.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.3%
Median Rent
$1,850
0.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$802
9.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,500
14.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,900
7.8% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Central City, Corpus Christi, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Central City, Corpus Christi, TX is $241,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.5%. This indicates that home prices in Central City, Corpus Christi, TX are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.3%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$241,000-0.5%
Single Family $243,0000.0%
Condos $177,0003.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$236,0000.0%
    4 Bed
    		$315,0001.3%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.3%
    1 Bedroom
    8.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    18.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    52.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.8%

    Rental Trends — Central City, Corpus Christi, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Central City, Corpus Christi, TX is $1,800, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Central City, Corpus Christi, TX is 1-bedrooms: $851, 2-bedrooms: $1,350, 3-bedrooms: $1,940, 4-bedrooms: $2,660. The most common rental property sizes in Central City, Corpus Christi, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 33.8% and 28.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,850$1,800
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $802$851
    2 Bed Rent $1,500$1,350
    3 Bed Rent $1,900$1,940
    4 Bed Rent $2,600$2,660
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.9%
    1 Bedroom
    23.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    33.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    28.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.1%

    Property Listings — Central City, Corpus Christi, TX

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Central City, Corpus Christi, TX is 56. This is a increase of 6.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 33.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$282,000-2.0%
    Listing Count
    		172-10.0%
    Listings as % of Homes1.1%-10.0%
    Days on Market
    		566.0%
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    Demographics — Central City, Corpus Christi, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Central City, Corpus Christi, TX has a population of 29,100, which has increased by 3.8% over the past 5 years. Central City, Corpus Christi, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 29.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 21.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.5% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		29,1003.8%
    % Under 18
    		29.2%3.2%
    % Seniors
    		11.0%-14.7%
    % WFH
    		3.5%84.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		21.2%7.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Central City, Corpus Christi, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 58.7% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 1.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Central City, Corpus Christi, TX is white, making up 38.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.5% of the population in Central City, Corpus Christi, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 23.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		38.5%0.0%
    % Black
    		1.1%-8.3%
    % Hispanic
    		58.7%1.2%
    % Asian
    		0.2%-87.5%
    % Foreign Born
    		5.5%-23.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Central City, Corpus Christi, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 463 mortgage originations in Central City, Corpus Christi, TX, of which 53.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 82.0%, with 54.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Central City, Corpus Christi, TX. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		463
    % Conventional Loans
    		53.0%
    % Government Loans
    		47.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		3.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Central City, Corpus Christi, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Central City, Corpus Christi, TX under the Section 8 program is 10.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Central City, Corpus Christi, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		383
    Total Units Section 8
    		382
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		88.7%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$348$802$1,150
    2 Bedroom-$80$1,500$1,420
    3 Bedroom-$40$1,900$1,860
    4 Bedroom-$430$2,600$2,170

    Affordability — Central City, Corpus Christi, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.2
    Median Home Price$241,000
    Median Household Income$77,600

    Central City, Corpus Christi, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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