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On the Gulf Coast, Kleberg County is anchored by Kingsville, home to Texas A&M University–Kingsville. Established in 1913, it has strong ties to the legendary King Ranch, which still occupies much of the county. Today, it’s a mix of small-town, ranching, and educational community, with the Naval Air Station nearby adding military influence. Housing includes modest single-family homes in Kingsville, student rentals, ranch properties, and suburban-style homes. Corpus Christi lies about 45 miles north. Prices for existing homes are typically $130,000–$220,000, while ranchland averages $3,500–$7,000 per acre. Buyers include students, military families, and ranch investors.