The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78370 sells for about $376,680, or $151 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 78370 — Odem
The 78370 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling trend with a year-over-year price decline, reflecting broader regional adjustments in the Corpus Christi area. While inventory remains tight, the market is shifting toward a more buyer-friendly environment as days on market increase. Growth is supported by steady demand from commuters seeking affordable housing outside the urban core.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options outside of the Corpus Christi city center while maintaining reasonable access to regional employment.
Median prices moved down 4.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 8.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 14.5% — 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 11.2%/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 7.7%/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 78370, San Patricio County TX
Crime rates in Odem are generally lower than the regional average for the Corpus Christi metropolitan area, though property crime remains the primary concern for residents.
Schools serving the 78370 area are primarily part of the Odem-Edroy Independent School District, which maintains a moderate academic reputation within the region.
The area is subject to coastal wind risks and potential flooding associated with tropical weather systems common to the South Texas Gulf Coast.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Corpus Christi's industrial and port-related employment hubs, with steady residential development occurring in suburban-style subdivisions.
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 primarily commute via US-77, providing a direct route to the Corpus Christi employment core, typically requiring 20-30 minutes of driving time.
Local recreation includes community parks and proximity to regional outdoor activities in the Coastal Bend, with basic shopping and dining options available within the town of Odem.
The rental market is relatively limited with low turnover, primarily serving local workers and families; there is minimal short-term rental presence compared to coastal tourist hubs.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Corpus Christi industrial sector, including energy, shipping, and logistics, alongside local agricultural support services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-77 serving as the primary arterial highway connecting the area to the regional transit network.
Development is focused on expanding residential capacity to accommodate growth spilling over from the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
The San Patricio County Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine market values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Odem-Edroy ISD taxes and various county-level special districts, including emergency services and water control districts.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by coastal hazard exposure, requiring comprehensive wind and hail 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 Waterpark4.313.3 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park418.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Corpus Christi4.119 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.219.3 mi
- Rockin' K Farms | South Texas Pumpkin Fest4.413.1 mi
- Hilliard Center4.413.5 mi
- Whataburger Field4.813.2 mi
- Corpus Christi Trade Center4.316.1 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.319.6 mi
- Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds4.59.6 mi
- Selena Museum4.610.8 mi
- West Guth Park4.65.9 mi
- Movies Inc Calallen4.65.1 mi
- Labonte Park4.23.5 mi
- Rob and Bessie Welder Park4.411.1 mi
- USS Lexington Museum4.813.5 mi
- Selena Museum4.610.8 mi
- Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History4.613.4 mi
- The Art Museum of South Texas4.513.5 mi
- Coffee Waves4.519.9 mi
- West Guth Park4.65.9 mi
- Hazel Bazemore -Calallen Park4.65.1 mi
- Labonte Park4.23.5 mi
- RV Park of Corpus Christi410.7 mi
- Rob and Bessie Welder Park4.411.1 mi
- Corpus Christi Yacht Club4.514.3 mi
- Corpus Christi Marina4.614.4 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.35 mi
- Dollar General4.16.1 mi
- Five Points Shopping Center4.35.1 mi
- Corpus Christi International Airport4.510.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Small-scale local commercial district serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.