Median Age
55 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
36%
Rockport
Rockport, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,040
Population
11,019
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A secluded gem of the Texas Riviera
Coastal
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Beach
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Scenic
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Suburb
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Boating
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Nature
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The city of Rockport is a small coastal suburb at the end of the Live Oak Peninsula, positioned roughly thirty miles northeast of Corpus Christi. Sandwiched between Copano Bay and Aransas Bay, waterfront culture permeates the entire community, with the scenic views and great access to boating and fishing attracting droves of tourists every year. The nearby Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to experience the tranquility of nature, and of course the close proximity to Mustang Island allows you to take full advantage of Texas’ gulf beaches.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,671
Average: $83,769
Education
3,747
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,826
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rockport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Rockport, TX is $1,037 for one bedroom, $1,179 for two bedrooms, and $1,640 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rockport has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,037/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$2,200/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rockport, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
729 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
698 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
951 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Texas Maritime Museum
- Bay Education Center-UT Marine Science Institute
- Fulton Mansion State Historic Site
- Goose Island State Park
Military Bases
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.