The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78336 sells for about $279,700, or $213 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 99 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 78336 — Aransas Pass
The housing market in the 78336 area is currently experiencing a cooling phase, reflected in a year-over-year price decline and longer days on market. High inventory levels relative to sales volume suggest a buyer-leaning environment, driven by broader regional economic adjustments and interest rate sensitivity. Market activity remains steady but cautious as buyers and sellers navigate the current pricing environment.
This area is well-suited for local workforce families and budget-conscious buyers seeking proximity to the coast and industrial employment centers.
Median prices moved down 4.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 99 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 15.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 78336, Nueces County TX
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime trends in the Corpus Christi area remain consistent with mid-sized coastal Texas cities.
Schools serving the area are part of the Corpus Christi ISD, which generally maintains a diverse range of performance ratings across its campuses.
The area is subject to coastal wind and flood risks associated with Gulf of Mexico storm activity, necessitating standard windstorm and flood insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Corpus Christi industrial base, including port operations, energy, and tourism, with steady but moderate development activity.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting to employment hubs in downtown Corpus Christi or the industrial district, with limited public transit options.
The area offers proximity to coastal amenities, local parks, and community centers, with basic retail and dining options located within a short driving distance.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand from local workforce and students, with rents tracking closely to regional averages.
The economy is anchored by the Port of Corpus Christi, energy sector, and military installations, providing a stable employment base for the region.
The area is served by major highway corridors connecting to the city center, with limited public transit infrastructure.
Development is focused on industrial expansion near the port and residential infill within existing city limits.
The Nueces County Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine market values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Corpus Christi ISD, Nueces County, and various municipal utility district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure, with many properties requiring specialized windstorm coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Hurricane Alley Waterpark4.315.4 mi
- In The Game Funtrackers4.419.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park419.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Corpus Christi4.119.4 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.219.6 mi
- Hilliard Center4.415.2 mi
- Whataburger Field4.815.4 mi
- Paradise Key Dockside Bar & Grill4.28.4 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.319.6 mi
- Port Royal Ocean Resort414.8 mi
- Roberts Point Park4.711.1 mi
- Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center4.611.2 mi
- Rockport Beach Park4.711.5 mi
- Texas Maritime Museum4.710.7 mi
- Indian Point Pier4.68.2 mi
- USS Lexington Museum4.814.7 mi
- Selena Museum4.619 mi
- Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History4.615.2 mi
- Texas Maritime Museum4.710.7 mi
- Coffee Waves4.518.2 mi
- Roberts Point Park4.711.1 mi
- Rockport Beach Park4.711.5 mi
- I. B. Magee Beach Park4.612.1 mi
- Portland Municipal Park4.68.8 mi
- Port Aransas Nature Preserve at Charlie's Pasture4.510.5 mi
- Corpus Christi Yacht Club4.515.9 mi
- Corpus Christi Marina4.615.7 mi
- Copano Bay State Fishing Pier4.515.7 mi
- Cove Harbor Marina and Drystack4.48.3 mi
- Rockport Harbor4.710.7 mi
- Palmilla Beach Resort and Golf Community4.512.5 mi
- Paul's Seafood Market4.511.5 mi
- Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Aransas Pass4.33 mi
- Flower's Shrimp Market4.89.8 mi
- Alby's Seafood4.412.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides significant recreational access and coastal views.
Neighborhood-level green spaces serving local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.