Affordable Storage in Victoria

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Victoria, MS.

About Victoria, TX

Victoria is the county seat of Victoria County. The 2020 census counted 65,534 people living in this small city near the coast by the Gulf of Mexico. The three counties of the larger Victoria Metro Area have a population of 111,163 (U.S. 2020 Census). It is in a great location, 30 miles inland from the ocean, which reduces the risk of hurricane damage and storm surges. It is about a two-hour drive from the larger Texan cities of Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi.

The city got its name from the first president of independent Mexico, General Guadalupe Victoria. The city was founded in 1824. The town was fought over during the Texas Revolution and was under the control of the Mexican army until they lost at the Battle of San Jacinto, and the Anglo settlers drove the Mexicans out.

In contemporary times, the city is known as a regional trade center because of its strategic location and proximity to the Gulf ports. The University of Houston established a campus in Victoria in 1971, which brings many college students to the town.

What to do in Victoria, TX

Victoria is a cathedral city with beautiful historic buildings of interest to visitors.

• Features: The Victoria Cathedral and the Old Victoria Courthouse are reminiscent of the Mexican colonial style of architecture.
• Events: Popular events are Comic Con, the Gourmet Wine Dinner, Downtown Rhythms LIVE, the Rotary Charity Sporting Clay Shoot, Jam Fest, and the Victoria Film Festival.
• Museums: Interesting museums to visit are the Museum of the Coastal Bend, the Nave Museum (near the Texas Zoo), the Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art, the Children’s Discovery Museum, the Cuero Heritage Museum, and the Calhoun County Museum.
• Destination: Patriot Park is just west of town. It has playgrounds for the kids with fun swings, good fishing (you will need a fishing license), and a disc golf course.

Working in Victoria, TX

The local economy depends on healthcare, retail, manufacturing, education, and hospitality. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, which is much too high. The median household income is $59,010 per year, which is about $10,000 less than the American average of $69,021. The economy is losing jobs each year when compared to the national average. Victoria's predicted job growth rate for the next ten years is a horrible 10.4%, compared to the predicted national average of 33.5%, which is three times higher.

The industries offering the most jobs are education (10.5%), health care (10.1%), construction (8.3%), hospitality (6.8%), chemicals (6.6%), professional administration (3.8%), and finance/insurance (3.6%).

Victoria, TX Neighborhoods

The best neighborhoods are on the northeastern side of the town.

Here are a few areas with the most expensive homes for sale:

• Dupre: This nice neighborhood has a median real estate price of $470,560, which is more expensive than 83.4% of the rest of the state. Most homes were built between 1970 to 1999. Some were constructed after 2000. Rental homes are $2,068 monthly. The vacancy rate is 8.9% because the vacation rentals in this neighborhood stay empty for part of the year.
• Victoria Northeast: This nice neighborhood has a median real estate price of $309,853. Apartments and homes are available for an average rent of $2,208 monthly. The vacancy rate is 13.4%, so renting a place in this area is easy.
• Mission Valley / Raisin: This area has some nice homes and manufactured/mobile homes. The median real estate price in this neighborhood is $290,938. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $2,186 per month. There are also apartment complexes in this area. The vacancy rate is 8.8%.
• Victoria North: The median real estate price is $290,552. This neighborhood has a mixture of homes and apartment buildings. Most of the houses are owner-occupied. They were built between 1970 and 1999 with a few newer houses. The vacancy rate is 6%. The average rent is $1,950 per month.

Victoria, TX School District

The Victoria Independent School District is the administrator of the public schools. The school district spends $9,971 annually for each student. The student-to-teacher ratio of 16 to one creates an average class size.

There are 11 private schools in Victoria. The top-ranked private schools are Faith Academy (PK to 12th), Nazareth Academy Catholic School (PK to 8th), and Northside Baptist School (PK to 6th).

There are two colleges and universities within a 50-mile area. Victoria's schools are the four-year public University of Houston Victoria and the public two-year Victoria College.

Moving to Victoria, TX Resource Guide

The City of Victoria has an elected mayor who works with six elected members serving on the City Council.

The Victoria Department of Parks & Recreation manages the public parks, facilities, and programs for recreational activities. There is a golf course, a community center, the Riverside Park, and athletics that include Little League, adult softball, kickball, swim meets, and tournaments. There are fishing events with free fishing rods to use and splash pads for summertime fun to beat the heat.

Victoria, TX Housing

If you want to buy a home in Victoria, the median home price is $269,900. This price is trending up by 10.2% year-over-year. The good news is that it’s a buyer’s market with more homes listed for sale than interested buyers.

The cost of living in Victoria is 5% lower than other cities in the state and 13% lower than the national average.