Is Corpus Christi, TX 78416 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Corpus Christi housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 15% of homes in Corpus Christi, TX 78416 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 13 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (60 days then) and the median sale price rose 28% to $124,946. Overall, Corpus Christi is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Nueces County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 84%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Corpus Christi 78409 (0% sold over asking) or Corpus Christi 78408 (0% sold over asking), while Agua Dulce 78330 (50% sold over asking) and Bishop 78343 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.