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Corpus Christi and the surrounding region is culturally rich and diverse, offers excellent educational opportunities, beautiful climate, land- and sea-based recreation, a strong economy, exceptional healthcare facilities, and affordable living. Corpus Christi has a warm subtropical climate similar to those of Northern Florida cities, except that the city is located in a semi-arid region with less rainfall and significantly lower costs of living. The City thrives on a strong economy largely attributed to the Port of Corpus Christi. Many energy companies have invested in developments near the port to facilitate transportation of energy, food, products and services, bringing in over $50B in the last 10 years, a large contributor to their sizeable $23.2B GDP for a relatively smaller MSA with less than 500,000 residents. The Port itself has contributed to over 98,000 jobs and has created ancillary business growth with the likes of CITGO and Valero, universities like Texas A&M with satellite campuses and the University of Del Mar College, attracting more than $65 billion in private industrial investments, further engendering a thriving community. Other major economic industries include aerospace, aviation, and chemical and petroleum manufacturing. Major employers in Corpus Christi include Bay, Ltd., First Data Corporation, Flint Hills Resources, H-E-B, Kiewit Offshore Services, Sam Kane Beef Processors and Valero Refining. Corpus Christi offers lower costs of living in a beautiful coastal environment with a lower cost of living compared to other larger Texas MSAs. This business and family friendly location continues to attract family looking to relocate from Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio for a more affordable and laid-back lifestyle, adding to the already highly skilled work force. Both families and retirees enjoy a thriving healthcare system in the area, as well strong educational systems from elementary through college students. Corpus Christi encompasses 15 public elementary, middle and high schools, many of which have been recognized on U.S. News & World Reports best rankings. This thriving coastal bend really has it all, whether seeking leisure activities or water sports, a thriving economy, historical and cultural art scenes, strong science and industry schools and jobs, and great food offers residents of all demographic backgrounds opportunities to live and thrive.