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| What Corpus Christi is like for active adults |
Corpus Christi, Texas has won several awards as a city and retirement community. It was selected as an all-American City in 2003 and routinely surfaces as an affordable place for active adults 55+ to live. Located near the southern tip of Texas, it has a warm climate and an extensive waterfront with popular beaches.
Corpus Christi, with a population of almost 280,000, is large, but not so big that it is overwhelming. The city bills itself as "The Sparkling City by the Sea,” or simply “Corpus”. The name derives from the Spanish, “body of Christ”, a reference to the Eucharist.
Active adults in retirement here will find plenty to do here. There are many local attractions, particularly concerning the waterfront, boating, beaches, and fishing. Golf is popular here. The downtown area has a museum district, skyscrapers, lots of interesting shops, plus marinas along the interesting waterfront.
A number of older restored houses can be found Heritage Park. Active adults in retirement will find every kind of housing choice – from dedicated retirement communities to all types of housing in the city’s neighborhoods. From apartments to condos to houses, the area offers very good value and is a reason why Corpus Christi is one of the fastest growing metros in the U.S. The price of a home here is considerably less than the national average. The National Association of Realtors reports that the media selling price of a home in Corpus Christi during 2007's 3rd Quarter was $140,500 (up 7.6% over the year earlier period). A review of Yahoo Real Estate in early 2007 found 2,448 homes for sale in the MLS with a median price of $178,000, and 2,511 homes listed in the classifieds with a median price of $184,900.
Corpus Christi is the county seat of Nueces County. |
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| What is special about this community |
| • All-America City 2003
• 2006 Top Ten Digital Cities Award
• South Texas Museum of Art
• Padre Island National Seashore
• Mustang Island
• Hans A. Suter Wildlife Area (great bird watching)
• Municipal wireless broadband network
• Corpus Christi Museum of Art and Museum of Art Laguna Gloria |
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| What is not special about this community |
| Hot, humid summers. Large crowds of college students on spring break |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Active adults 55+ live here who like being in a vibrant city with an active downtown on the waterfront. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism (college spring breaks are big here), military, education, and real estate. The Corpus Christi Naval Air Station is here. |
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| Physical environment |
| Corpus Christi is located on a bay in what is usually called South Texas. It is somewhat protected from major storms by 30 mile long barrier island, Mustang Island. Corpus Christi has a warm semiarid climate, reaching average highs in summer months in the mid 90's. The average low in January is 46 degrees. The Corpus Christi has very high average wind speeds, making it ideal for wind-related acti |
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| Cultural environment |
| Some of the most visited attractions include the Texas State Aquarium and the USS Lexington Museum. In Corpus Christi's museum district are the Museum of Asian Cultures, Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, the South Texas Museum of Art, and the Harbor Playhouse theatre. The Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is here. There are several colleges and universities in Corpus Christ, including Del Mar College and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi |
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| Medical facilities |
| As is befitting a progressive city there are many large hospitals here, including the Corpus Christi Medical Center. |
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| Transportation |
| The Corpus Christi International Airport is on the west side of the city. |
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| Facts about CORPUS CHRISTI | | State | : TX | | Environment | : Urban,Suburban,College Town,Coastal, | | City Population | : 100,001+ | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 41-60 | | Median HH Income | : 20,001-40,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : 121+ (very high) | | Cost of Living Index | : | | Culture Index | : 111-120 (high) | | State Sales Tax | : | | State Income Tax | : | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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