Apartments for rent in Rockport, TX

Rockport, Texas is a small city with slightly less than 12,000 residents. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (25%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just over 44, is older than most cities in Texas. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 29% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $901/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Rockport will save around $1,500 compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 19 minutes, shorter than most cities in the state, Rockport residents have found that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Driving is the most common mode of getting to work, chosen by 39% of workers, while public transit is not used. Relatively few residents (2%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.

There are two primary industries in Rockport: retail and entertainment. Together, these industries make up 14% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of around $70,000, Rockport workers take home about the same as the average Texas resident. The city's average income also is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345. Eleven percent of Rockport residents older than 25 possess a Bachelor's degree, while 4% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate.