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Aransas Pass, TX

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Population
8,842
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
16 ft
Median Home Value
$235,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$63,021
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Aransas Pass

Aransas Pass sits right on Redfish Bay along the Texas Gulf Coast, giving roughly 8,000 residents a laid-back, waterfront lifestyle about 20 minutes outside Corpus Christi. Known as a haven for saltwater fishing, boating, and birding, the town also serves as the mainland gateway to Mustang Island, with a free ferry carrying cars straight into Port Aransas. Highways 35 and 181 make it easy to commute into Corpus Christi for work while coming home to a quiet coastal community.

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Local families are served by the Aransas Pass Independent School District, and nearby Del Mar College and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi offer convenient higher education options. Daily life centers around the water, with busy boat ramps, fresh seafood markets, and beloved traditions like the annual Shrimporee festival. For newcomers looking for coastal living with small-town affordability and direct bay access, Aransas Pass is a practical, welcoming spot to put down roots.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingLow Cold ImpactA+98.0rating

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