South Texas city with a military base, university and the largest ranch in the state
Founded on Independence Day in 1904 when it was the headquarters for the newly formed St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway, Kingsville sits halfway between San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley. Home to about 25,000 residents, the city’s population has stayed steady over the past 10 years. King Ranch is a big part of the city’s history and now covers 825,000 acres. The ranch is a significant agriculture business that utilizes cattle ranching, farming, retail goods and hunting. Kingsville’s Historic Downtown District is lined with boutique shops and restaurants.
While many in the city work in the ranching industry, others work at the Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas A&M University Kingsville and for U.S. Border Patrol & Customs. “Kingsville sees new faces annually,” says Lynn Yaklin, a broker associate at Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Steel. “The large contributing factors to this are Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Naval Air Station Kingsville and US Border Patrol & Customs.”
At Texas A&M University Kingsville, tradition and innovation shape the future.
King Ranch, spanning 825,000 acres, is central to Kingsville’s history.
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A mix of older and newer homes
About half of Kingsville’s housing stock includes properties built between 1950 and 1980. These homes are spread throughout but most concentrated in the center of town. Newer homes built since 2000 can be found in subdivisions like Paulson Falls and Wildwood Trails. The median home price in Kingsville is about $200,000, cheaper than the median price of $270,000 in nearby Corpus Christi. “I have not seen prices stagnate or decrease; rather, I have seen them continue to increase,” Yaklin says.
Bungalow style homes from the 1950s-1980s line the heart of Kingsville.
Newer subdivisions offer Mediterranean or Tuscan-inspired homes in Kingsville.
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Sports and a dog park at Dick Kleberg Park
“Kingsville has several parks, including Dick Kleberg Park, which plays host to soccer, baseball and softball fields, as well as a dog park,” Yatkin says. Dick Kleberg Park, along with fields and a dog park, has a disc golf course and a walking trail. Golfers can tee up at the L.E. Ramey Golf Course, a public 18-hole course maintained by the city. During the summer, residents can cool off at the Brookshire Pool, which offers day and season passes. Those interested in ranching can explore Texas’s largest ranch, King Ranch. It offers tours and has a King Ranch Museum. Rodeos and other events can be enjoyed at the 18,000-square-foot J.K. Northway, a multi-purpose facility. The 1904 Train Depot is a museum that is free of charge and walks visitors through the city’s start as a railroad stop.
The DKP Sensory Garden provides a relaxing space to engage the senses.
L.E. Ramey Golf Course offers an 18-hole public course in Kingsville.
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The Kingsville Independent School District
Students here attend the Kingsville Independent School District, which earns a C grade from Niche. The district serves about 2,600 students across five schools. Due to its proximity to Naval Air Station Kingsville, the district has a Military Child Education Coalition to help students from military families. Higher education can be found at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, which has an ungraduated enrollment of about 5,000. About 25 percent of university graduates are engineering majors.
At King Early College High, students get a head start on their college journey.
Harrel Elementary School provides a welcoming and supportive learning environment.
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Shop and dine in Historic Downtown Kingsville
“Kingsville has some great locally owned businesses like boutiques, pharmacies and locally owned restaurants,” Yaklin says. Residents are commonly seen strolling Historic Downtown Kingsville, which is home to restaurants and boutique shops. Southgate Mall, off Brahma Boulevard, is home to big box stores and local restaurants.
Southgate Mall offers a mix of big-box and local stores.
Strolling through Historic Downtown Kingsville is a local favorite.
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Kingsville community events
Kingsville has various events throughout the year to unite the community, like the King Ranch Hand Breakfast and Weekend Festival. The event, free for kids ages three and under, includes activities, storytelling and music. Volunteers also serve breakfast at the event. In early December, the La Posada de Kingsville Parade of Lights festival includes children’s activities, a wine walk and live music.
U.S. Route 77 leads to Dallas to the north
U.S. Route 77 runs through Kingsville and stretches from the U.S. Mexico border to north of Dallas. Corpus Christi is about 40 miles away, while San Antonio is about 160 miles away. The Corpus Christi International Airport is about 35 miles away and offers flights through American, United and Southwest.
Kingsville crime and weather
Crime statistics for Kingsville are not readily available. Kingsville is prone to wildfires and experiences extreme heat in the summer and mild winters.
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