Downtown Corpus Christi has found a new lease on life. It’s known as the Marina Arts District and now offers a more modern and urban lifestyle with walkable streets lined with restaurants and bars, a weekly farmers' market and pet-friendly parks and patios throughout the neighborhood.

Find historic buildings converted to urban style lofts and sleek new apartment homes and condominiums with views and all within walking distance to the T-heads, marinas, bayfront and seawall.

Every major event, from sailing regattas, art walks, graduations and weddings to sporting events, live music in the park and cultural activities, happens in and around the Marina Arts District. This is where Corpus Christi truly lives.

Corpus Christi has a cost of living that is below the national average. Homes in the area are also exceptionally affordable. The median listing price for a home in Corpus Christi is $195,000, according to Realtor.com.

With a population of 320K, Corpus Christi is the Sparkling City by the Sea. It’s a friendly coastal town with not only a bayfront, but miles of Gulf and Intercoastal shoreline and beaches. With one of the more affordable real estate markets in Texas and a lower cost of living than the state average, living in Corpus Christi offers a relaxed environment with excellent schools, vibrant economy and natural surroundings unlike any other Texas city. Folks spend their spare time surfing, sailing, kayaking, fishing, windsurfing, cycling in flip flops, chilling and plenty of time doing ‘nada mucho’.

Corpus Christi has more than the great outdoors. The arts in Corpus Christi are flourishing. And if you like seafood, the local food scene is blessed by fresh Gulf fish, shrimp and oysters. Local farmers markets are growing, and there are birding sanctuaries and preserved nature areas such as the Padre Island National Seashore, the Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge and Oso Park Nature Preserve - each showcasing the Coastal Bend’s beautiful coastal setting.

The top neighborhoods in the Corpus Christi area include Bay Area, Calallen, Southside, Downtown and Padre Island. Explore each area and let us help you find your next Coastal Bend dream home.