Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Calypso
Coffee Shop
Stinger Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
The Nest
Nightclub
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Corpus Christi
Cinema
Aurora Arts Theatre
Theatre Arts
Century 16 and IMAX
Cinema
Gorilla Zoe Jungle Club
Nightclub
Food and Drink (52) D-
Pete's Chicken-n-More
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Yourktown Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
WB Liquors & Wine
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Yalee's Asian Bistro
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bueno
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (6) F
Snap Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Pure Fitness Solutions
Gym
Freedom Fitness
Gym
Corpus Christi Athletic Club
Gym
Freedom Fitness
Gym
YWCA
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Rock's Discount Vitamins and More
Health Food
Staples St Meat Market
Butcher
H-E-B plus!
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Parks (88) A+
Brockhampton Park
Park
King's Point Park
Park
Brighton Park
Park
St. Denis Park
Park
Crossgate Park
Park
Bill Witt City Park
Park
Stony Brook Park
Park
Vineyards Park
Park
Middlecoff Park
Park
Creekway Park
Park
Winrock Park
Park
Airline Park
Park
Oso Creek Park
Park
Graceland Park
Park
Reflections Park
Park
Wooldridge Park
Park
Cimarron Park
Park
Brandywine Park
Park
Captain Falcon Park
Park
Rancho Vista Park
Park
Captian Falcon Park
Park
Saint Andrews Park
Park
Las Brisas Park
Park
Sgt J.D. Bock Park
Park
Oso Creek Park
Park
Shops (65) C+
Stripes
Convenience Store
Snappy Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Stripes
Convenience Store
Space by rbi
Interior Decoration
Snappy Food
Convenience Store
Chic Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Stripes
Convenience Store
I Nails & Spa
Beauty
David
Hairdresser
Third Coast Spray Tans & More
Beauty
Pro Cuts
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Idol Nails & Spa
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Gossip Nails and Spa
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Kings Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Cali Nails
Beauty
Verizon
Electronics
Stripes
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Petco
Pets
T-Mobile
Electronics
Circle K
Convenience Store
Stripes
Convenience Store
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in South Side.
Public Transit Stops (205)
Stops & Stations
A+
Lipes @ Kaffie Middle School (Across From Kitty St.)
Bus Stop
Lipes @ Grape Arbor MB
Bus Stop
Lipes @ Lipes Apts. (Before Driveway)
Bus Stop
Lipes @ Kitty FS (Across From Kaffie Middle School)
Bus Stop
Lipes @ Grape Arbor Ns
Bus Stop
Lipes @ Gingerberry Ns
Bus Stop
Lipes @ Lipes Apts.
Bus Stop
Cimmaron @ Veterans Memorial High School
Bus Stop
Cimarron @ Megan
Bus Stop
Cimmaron @ St. Phillip Church@ Washam FS
Bus Stop
Cimmaron @ Across St. Phillip Chuch
Bus Stop
5642 Lipes @ Gingerberry Ns
Bus Stop
Lipes @ Staples (Across Stripes Store)
Bus Stop
5642 Lipes @ Saratoga (By Town Homes)
Bus Stop
7010 Staples @ Kids Clinic
Bus Stop
Cimmaron @ Brockhampton
Bus Stop
Cimmaron @ Brockhampton
Bus Stop
Staples @ Gateway FS
Bus Stop
Staples @ Timbergate @ Church
Bus Stop
Staples @ Corsica Ns ( Empty Lot)
Bus Stop
Cimmaron @ Dunbarton
Bus Stop
Staples @ Timbergate
Bus Stop
Cimmaron @ Dunbarton
Bus Stop
Staples @ Camden Copperridge Apts.
Bus Stop
6646 Staples @ the Market Shopping Center
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in South Side is 99/100 - which is 7% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime D-

South Side crime rates are 2,658 per 100k, which is 3% lower than Texas
Property Crime
2,134 crimes per 100k
D+
Violent Crime
524 crimes per 100k
F
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employment B+

The median income in South Side is $73,555 - which is 34% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$73,555
B
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
C
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (22)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
TLC Complete Care Emergency Room
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Physician's Premier Emergency Room Saratoga
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South
Hospital
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fire Station 17
Fire Station
South Texas Surgical Hospital
Hospital
Bayview Behavioral Hospital
Hospital
Corpus Christi Fire Department Station 14
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Corpus Christi Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Corpus Christi Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area
Hospital
Tide Dental and Orthodontics
Dentist
Corpus Christi Police Department - Training
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Corpus Christi Fire Department Station 11
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing A+

South Side home prices are $172,432 - which is 21% higher than Texas
Home Price
$172,432
C+
Home Appreciation Rate
18%
A+
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools C+

The South Side graduation rate is 86% - which is 11% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
48%
F
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (24) C-
Kaffie Middle
Faye Webb El
Mireles El
Coggin Memorial School
Club Estates
Moore El
Jones El
Yorktown Christian Academy
Kolda El
School Of Science And Technology Corpus Christi
Dawson El
Barnes El
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Academy
Grant Middle
Schanen Estates El
Sanders El
Smith El
Adkins Middle
Browne Middle
Haas Middle
Woodlawn El
Yeager El
Most Precious Blood Catholic School
Meadowbrook El
St Pius X Catholic School
High Schools (8) F
Veterans Memorial H S
Nueces Co J J A E P
School Of Science And Technology Corpus Christi
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi College Prep H S
Cesar E Chavez Academy
King H S
Carroll H S
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ratings C+

South Side has an overall rating of 65% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
C+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes
C+
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South Side Area Facts

  • South Side has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Side crime rates are 32% lower than the Corpus Christi average
  • Cost of living in South Side is 5% higher than the Corpus Christi average
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Definately the most desirable neighborhood. 1.5 rating By hopefulTXn ( Mar 17, 2016) Contrary to what I read in another review, there is no water in the South Side neighborhood, unless you buy a house with a pool. The bay is 4.5 miles away and you'll drive 10 miles to get to the beaches on the Gulf. There is a very nice hospital here, lots of medical offices, a S ...Read More tarbucks, Marble Slab Creamery, a Gold's Gym and a Kohl's. Not too far from here is the Bowlero, a cool bowling alley with laser tag and other fun things. There are a lot of good restaurants on the South Side. There is a big H.E.B. Plus, probably the best in town. It has a lot of gourmet and international food. There is a Wal-Mart. There is not as much crime here, but as with every part of Corpus Christi, it's just prudent to keep your house locked up tight. If you can get into a neighborhood with a crime-watch system, that seems to be the most affective thing I've seen. The neighborhoods on the South Side are designed to keep traffic and road noise to a minimum. The only people who drive down the street are the people who live on that street. It's safe to go for a walk or a run on the South Side, although there are no running paths or bike paths. You have to run on the crooked sidewalks or in the roads. There are a lot of middle aged and older people, so it's quiet. The neighbors are considerate and most people keep their houses and lawns up. I've heard people say that Corpus Christi is a lot like Mexico, run down, etc. I will tell you that the South Side is not like that. It is a nice, modern suburb with a decent amount of amenities. Read Less
Exciting Attractions & Activities to Enjoy in Corpus Christie 5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 24, 2012) I moved to the South Side of Corpus Christie about three years ago. Relocating from a large city to this area has been so enjoyable. I love the beach and the marina is always alive. I can go sailing, snorkeling or just simply for a swim. Early morning and late evening is my favor ...Read More ite time to stroll along the beach searching for seashells and other treasures. For avid fishermen and beginners the thrill of reeling in a fish, big or small, is usually one cast away. I also like to use a throw net and catch my own bait. You will see people stopped on the side of the road and wading for bait. For people that don't care for the sun, water and sand I suggest a trip to the aquarium for a relaxing afternoon.

I look forward to dining on the bay at one of my favorite restaurants while watching the large boats arrive. Shrimpers bring their haul while visitors as well as local residents haggle with the Captain about a fair price to purchase this fresh catch. The best meal is one prepared with the freshest shrimp just hours out of the ocean.

My neighbors are very welcoming and our community offers a variety of activities for different cultures. Job opportunities are readily available in many different food, shopping and tourist industries.

Living near the heart of downtown or on the water housing expenses are slightly higher than living inside a residential area. No matter where you call home, your not going to be far from the water and all the fun activities. Traveling to South Padre is an enjoyable ride and a trip worth taking.

On the South Side of Corpus Christie you will find the museums district, homes in an historical area to tour and plenty of places to visit with friends or family for a night of dancing or wind down as you enjoy the scenery.

When you visit, don't miss the Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, This is also a great place to enjoy an awesome birding Trail site.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Side? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Brockhampton Park
      King's Point Park
      Brighton Park
      St. Denis Park
      Crossgate Park
      Bill Witt City Park
      Stony Brook Park
      Vineyards Park

      Entertainment

      The Nest
      Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Corpus Christi
      Aurora Arts Theatre
      Century 16 and IMAX
      Gorilla Zoe Jungle Club

      Food & Drink

      Pete's Chicken-n-More
      Whataburger
      Yourktown Liquor
      McDonald's
      Subway
      WB Liquors & Wine
      Dunkin'
      Popeyes

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Side? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in South Side.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is South Side a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      PAM Specialty Hospital of Corpus Christi North
      Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area
      Bayview Behavioral Hospital
      CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - South
      Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctors Regional
      Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center
      Corpus Christi Medical Center - Northwest Regional
      CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline

      Pharmacies

      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy
      H-E-B Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Physician's Premier Emergency Room Saratoga
      Future Focus Family Medicine
      Eyemart
      Almouie Pediatrics
      Dubberly Clinic