The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 78418 sells for about $335,000, or $213 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,100 a month.
ZIP 78418 — Corpus Christi
The 78418 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization with a median sale price of $335,000. While inventory remains available, the market is not highly competitive, reflecting a balanced environment for buyers and sellers compared to the rapid growth seen in previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and those seeking coastal-adjacent living, offering a mix of established neighborhoods and newer residential developments with reasonable access to city amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 4.5% · poverty 9.5% — 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 5.1%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 78418, Nueces County TX
The ratio of registered sex offenders to residents in 78418 is near the state average, and overall crime metrics are generally consistent with regional trends in the Corpus Christi area.
Schools serving the 78418 area are part of the Corpus Christi Independent School District, which maintains a standard range of public educational offerings for the region.
The area is subject to coastal wind and flood risks typical of the Texas Gulf Coast, necessitating careful consideration of property insurance coverage and hazard mitigation.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Corpus Christi industrial and port-related sectors, with ongoing residential development in the southern portions of the city.
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, with access to major corridors like SPID (SH 358) providing connectivity to the Corpus Christi employment core.
The area offers proximity to the Gulf Coast, including access to local parks, fishing spots, and shopping centers along the Padre Island Drive corridor.
The rental market shows moderate demand with a median asking rent of $2,100, influenced by the area's coastal appeal and proximity to local employment hubs.
The economy is anchored by the Port of Corpus Christi, energy sector operations, and tourism, with a diverse mix of service and industrial employers.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with SH 358 serving as the main artery connecting the ZIP to the rest of the Corpus Christi metropolitan area.
Development is focused on residential infill and expansion in the southern reaches of the city, supported by existing infrastructure.
The Nueces County Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing market-based valuation methods for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Corpus Christi ISD taxes and various municipal utility district levies where applicable.
Property insurance premiums in this coastal ZIP are influenced by windstorm and flood hazard exposure, with market rates reflecting regional risk profiles.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 78418.
- Hurricane Alley Waterpark4.315 mi
- In The Game Funtrackers4.44 mi
- Jumping World43.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park48.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Corpus Christi4.18.3 mi
- Hilliard Center4.414.8 mi
- Doc's Seafood and Steaks4.43.1 mi
- Whataburger Field4.815 mi
- Corpus Christi Trade Center4.311.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.37.7 mi
- Mustang Island State Park4.77.8 mi
- Cinemark Century Corpus Christi 16 XD and IMAX4.56.9 mi
- Cole Park4.612.5 mi
- South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center4.57.8 mi
- Padre Balli Park4.64.7 mi
- USS Lexington Museum4.815.1 mi
- Selena Museum4.616.5 mi
- Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History4.614.9 mi
- Island Joes Coffee and Gallery4.53.9 mi
- Coffee Waves4.57.8 mi
- Mustang Island State Park4.77.8 mi
- Cole Park4.612.5 mi
- South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center4.57.8 mi
- Padre Balli Park4.64.7 mi
- Bill Witt City Park4.46.1 mi
- Marker 37 Marina4.63.1 mi
- Laguna Madre RV Park and Marina4.50.7 mi
- Corpus Christi Yacht Club4.513.7 mi
- Corpus Christi Marina4.613.7 mi
- Anchor Resort Condominiums & Marina44 mi
- Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course4.47.7 mi
- Corpus Christi Country Club4.58.6 mi
- S2G Golf4.98.2 mi
- La Palmera4.48.4 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.29.1 mi
- Corpus Christi Trade Center4.311.3 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.28.1 mi
- Burlington48.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional attraction providing extensive beach access and wildlife viewing.
Provides significant recreational boating and fishing opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.