Special Interest
Housing in Nueces County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Nueces County averages $1,283/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Texas median of $1,403 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Nueces County FMR Area are $1,105 for a studio, $1,198 for 1‑bedroom, $1,465 for 2‑bedroom, $1,926 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,202 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $182 increase for a 2-bedroom in Nueces County shows a 14% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Nueces County was 4.2% in 2024, compared to Texas at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
