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Kingsville.
About
Life in Kingsville
Life in Kingsville revolves around military, agriculture, and education—the Naval Air Station alone connects about one in seven residents to its operations, and Texas A&M University-Kingsville anchors the northwest part of town. Housing is genuinely affordable with median home values around $149,400 and median rent near $1,037, and the median household income of $58,148 reflects a working-class character. The job market is relatively stable with a 4.4% unemployment rate, though career options are somewhat limited outside the military, university, and agricultural sectors.
Kingsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
26.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
30.8%
Foreign-Born
6.5%
Broadband Internet
87.0%
of households
Population Growth
-2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Kingsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kingsville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (45.6%), and 31.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
10.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.8%
of households
Married Couples
35.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Kingsville
In Kingsville, rent runs 26% below the TX average, and home values are 47% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,967
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
44.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1973
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $141,978 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Kingsville
Unemployment in Kingsville is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Kingsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.7 min avg
How Kingsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kingsville, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP)
Regional airport · few flights373k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Kingsville runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
201.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,287.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Kingsville Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kleberg County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kleberg County, which includes Kingsville, the most common type is heat, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2024 | 31 | Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 43 | Heat | $25,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Heat | $3,000 |
| 2021 | 12 | Drought | $50,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Drought | $455,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $530,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kleberg County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kleberg County, which includes Kingsville, is typically good.
Median AQI
49
Kleberg County, county-wide
Climate95°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kingsville has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
84°/64°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
31.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
145
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
5
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
74
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 47°F | 1.51" |
| Feb | 72°F | 51°F | 1.25" |
| Mar | 78°F | 57°F | 1.94" |
| Apr | 84°F | 63°F | 1.49" |
| May | 89°F | 70°F | 3.99" |
| Jun | 94°F | 75°F | 2.95" |
| Jul | 96°F | 76°F | 2.25" |
| Aug | 97°F | 76°F | 2.80" |
| Sep | 92°F | 72°F | 6.04" |
| Oct | 86°F | 64°F | 3.29" |
| Nov | 77°F | 55°F | 1.92" |
| Dec | 70°F | 49°F | 1.52" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kingsville
Kingsville has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
18.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kingsville
Kingsville's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Kingsville
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Public · 4-year · 4,748 students · in-state tuition $9,892 · 53% graduate · median earnings $55,340 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Padre Island National Seashore, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kingsville
Kingsville has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Padre Island National Seashore (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Padre Island National Seashore
National Seashore
44 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kingsville
Robert J Kleberg Public Library
220 N 4th St, Kingsville
Cities Near Kingsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Kingsville FAQ
Is Kingsville, Texas affordable?⌄
Kingsville's median rent is $1,037/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,148/year. Median home value is $149,400.
Is Kingsville, Texas safe?⌄
Kingsville's violent crime rate was 202 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1288 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kingsville, Texas?⌄
Kingsville has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kingsville, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Kingsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,037/month and median household income is $58,148/year. The median home value is $149,400. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kingsville, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Kingsville is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from