Port Aransas, TX Housing Market & City Data

For many years when Texans planned a trip to the beach it meant heading to South Padre Island or Galveston. Relatively speaking, the little fishing town of Port Aransas was not on the radar for most people. Generations of San Antonio families have been enjoying the beautiful beaches just a short two-hour drive down I-37, but outside of that Mustang Island was a hidden gem. My how times have changed. A vibrant Texas economy and the growth of the vacation home rental phenomenon through services like VRBO, Airbnb and others have contributed to a renaissance in beachfront communities in Port Aransas. The allure of Florida's "30-A"� developments such as Seaside, Watercolor, and Rosemary Beach demonstrated a path for communities on Mustang Island. Mustang Island is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast. The island is 18 miles long, stretching from Corpus Christi north to Port Aransas. The island is oriented northeast southwest, with the Gulf of Mexico on the east and south and Corpus Christi Bay on the north and west. Protected dune systems and wetlands surround the perimeter of the island. Mustang Island State Park encompasses the southern third of the island, including 3,955 acres and five miles of beach. The City of Port Aransas Nature preserve was established in 2004 and protects approximately 1,300 acres. The island's southern end is connected by State Hwy 361 to Padre Island and via the JFK Causeway to the mainland. Transportation from the mainland to the northern end of the island is provided by the TxDOT ferry system. Service is free and provided 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.