Nueces County

TX · Pop. 131,806 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Nueces County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 131,806.

$/Acre: $2,173

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 230 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 76/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.78%

Combined Sales Tax7.03%

Cost of Living Index102.8

Median Household Income$37,058

Poverty Rate16.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,173

Median Home Price$330K

Acres for Sale1633

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season230 days

Annual Rainfall29.8 inches

Avg Summer High99°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,964 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)379 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K601

Property Crime /100K769

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate