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Rockport.
About
Life in Rockport
Rockport is a community of 10,449 people in Texas. The median household income is $72,174, median rent runs about $1,212 per month, and median home values are around $320,500. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Rockport at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
51.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Foreign-Born
3.5%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
+12.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.5% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in Rockport: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rockport, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (35.7%), and 7.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
12.5%
of residents
65 and Older
30.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
16.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.4%
of households
Married Couples
44.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.84
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 14% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Rockport
In Rockport, rent runs 14% below the TX average, and home values are 13% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,753
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
20.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $303,890 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Rockport
Unemployment in Aransas County, which includes Rockport, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Rockport: Aransas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Aransas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Rockport Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.5 min avg
How Rockport residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rockport, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 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 33% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rockport runs 33% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
221.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,777.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rockport Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
61.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Aransas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Aransas County, which includes Rockport, the most common type is drought, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Drought | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Heat | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Heat | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Drought | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Flash Flood | $650,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Drought | $530,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Drought | $10,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Tornado | $50,000 |
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.
21 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Aransas County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nueces County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 34 miles from Rockport) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
209
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Nueces County, TX (34 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rockport has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/65°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/79°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Hot Days/Year
89
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
76
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 46°F | 2.58" |
| Feb | 69°F | 50°F | 2.01" |
| Mar | 74°F | 57°F | 2.77" |
| Apr | 80°F | 65°F | 2.11" |
| May | 85°F | 72°F | 3.40" |
| Jun | 90°F | 78°F | 3.66" |
| Jul | 92°F | 79°F | 3.00" |
| Aug | 93°F | 79°F | 2.37" |
| Sep | 91°F | 75°F | 5.65" |
| Oct | 84°F | 67°F | 3.96" |
| Nov | 75°F | 56°F | 3.01" |
| Dec | 68°F | 48°F | 1.89" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rockport
Uninsured
6.8%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education13.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rockport
Rockport's student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Padre Island National Seashore, 70 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rockport
Rockport has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Padre Island National Seashore (70 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Padre Island National Seashore
National Seashore
70 mi awayPublic Libraries in Rockport
Aransas County Public Library
701 E Mimosa St, Rockport
Cities Near Rockport
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rockport FAQ
Is Rockport, Texas affordable?⌄
Rockport's median rent is $1,212/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $72,174/year. Median home value is $320,500.
Is Rockport, Texas safe?⌄
Rockport's violent crime rate was 221 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1777 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rockport, Texas?⌄
Aransas County, which includes Rockport, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rockport, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Rockport is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,212/month and median household income is $72,174/year. The median home value is $320,500. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rockport, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Rockport is 22 minutes, which is about 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