Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Kingsville
Kingsville, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$907
Population
24,918
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Modern industry meets the Old West in South Texas
Rural
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Suburban
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Historic
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Growing
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Modern
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Military-Friendly
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Family-Friendly
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Affordable
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Quaint
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Situated off the western shores of the Texas Gulf Coast bordering rugged Brush Country, Kingsville maintains deep historical roots while embracing modern industry. Kingsville is perhaps best known as the home of the King Ranch, which is one of the largest working ranches in the world, covering more acres of land than the state of Rhode Island. The King Ranch is a major agribusiness with interests in cattle ranching, farming, luxury retail goods, and recreational hunting.
Kingsville also contains Texas A&M University-Kingsville and Naval Air Station Kingsville, which contribute to the growing local economy. In addition to the combination of history and modern industry, Kingsville offers residents small-town charm and a slower pace of life. A host of quaint shops, boutiques, and cafes line Kingsville’s historic downtown while annual events like the Halloween Carnival, Ranch Hand Festival, and Kleberg Kenedy County Junior Livestock Show bring the community together on a regular basis. Corpus Christi and Padre Island National Seashore are both less than an hour’s drive from Kingsville as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,991
Average: $60,381
Education
4,631
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,844
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kingsville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Kingsville, TX is $688 for a studio, $889 for one bedroom, $970 for two bedrooms, and $1,232 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kingsville has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$889/month
670 Sq Ft
House
$1,357/month
1,271 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kingsville, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
275 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
438 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
380 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
329 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
530 Students
Public
Grades K-8
275 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
438 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
521 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
415 Students
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School
Public
Grades 9-12
385 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
892 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Airports
- Corpus Christi International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.