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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Elijah G.

Best neighborhoods to rent in New Braunfels?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 98,700, New Braunfels is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 98,700 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do? Thanks! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes ...

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Bradley W.

Raising a family in New Braunfels -thoughts?

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $315,100 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Any advice would be great.

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Abigail R.

How safe is New Braunfels really?

I've been looking at the stats and New Braunfels shows relatively low crime stats. But stats don't always tell the full story. For people who actually live there — do you feel safe? Are there areas to avoid? I'm especially interested in hearing from families with young kids.

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Charlotte S.

Is New Braunfels a good place to live?

Been living here since 2020. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $315,100 on average. Household incomes average around $88,257 in New Braunfels. Rent is about $1,536/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,536 for rent here. Traffic can be rough dur...

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Oliver C.

Is New Braunfels a good place to live?

First post here. I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -New Braunfels sits at 246.9 per 100K. Median household income is $88,257, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,536/month for a decent place. I'd say i...

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Matthew Anderson

How is New Braunfels for outdoor activities?

Random thought, I'm originally from Salt Lake City and Household incomes average around $88,257 in New Braunfels. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,536/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much....

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Cora

Why I chose New Braunfels over bigger cities

Hi all, I'm single, late 50s, and Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,536/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is dec...

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Carol E.

New Braunfels job market vs San Francisco

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 98,700 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Karen R.

Best coffee shops in New Braunfels?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $315,100, which seems about average. With a population of 98,700, New Braunfels is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -New Braunfels sits at 246.9 per 100K. It...

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Abigail R.

New Braunfels vs Anchorage — which is better to move to?

My partner and I are deciding between New Braunfels and Santa Clarita for our next move. We care most about: - Cost of living - Safety - Job market (education) - Outdoor activities Anyone who's lived in either or both — which would you choose and why?

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Philip L.

How is the nightlife in New Braunfels?

First post here. I work in legal and Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Charlotte S.

Dog-friendly places in New Braunfels?

I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $88,257, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $88,257 in New Braunfels. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The...

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Philip L.

New Braunfels vs Houston -which is better?

Alright, I'm a 29-year-old electrician and Rent is about $1,536/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perf...

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Riley Murphy

New Braunfels job market vs Baltimore

Hi all, I'm single, late 40s, and Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here?

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Riley Murphy

Housing in New Braunfels compared to Indianapolis

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -New Braunfels sits at 246.9 per 100K. Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. Median household income is $88,257, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neig...

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Cora

Best kept secrets of New Braunfels, TX

So, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $88,257 in New Braunfels. You can expect to pay around $1,536 for rent here. Homes are going for about $315,100 on average. With a population of 98,700, New Braunfels is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are...

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Owen Rodriguez

Raising a family in New Braunfels -thoughts?

First post here. Homes are going for about $315,100 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Matthew Anderson

What surprised you most about New Braunfels?

You can expect to pay around $1,536 for rent here. Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. With a population of 98,700, New Braunfels is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? The parks an...

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Matthew Anderson

Remote worker thinking about New Braunfels

Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,536/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Oliver C.

Anyone else love living in New Braunfels?

Alright, We have two kids and With a population of 98,700, New Braunfels is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Let me know your thoughts. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Charlotte S.

New Braunfels housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $315,100 on average. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Riley Murphy

Things that make New Braunfels unique

First post here. Rent is about $1,536/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $315,100, which seems about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all think? Any help is app...

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Cora

Moving to New Braunfels -what should I know?

Curious what people think. I work in healthcare and It's a a smaller city city with about 98,700 people. Crime rate is something to consider -New Braunfels sits at 246.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,536/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you kn...

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Sarah Patel

Life in New Braunfels as a young professional

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $315,100 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I overthinking this? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-depende...

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Carol E.

How much do you pay for rent in New Braunfels?

First post here. I've been here for 16 years and Median household income is $88,257, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing...

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Carol E.

New Braunfels quality of life -am I missing something?

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Clara L.

Working remotely from New Braunfels

Alright, Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot...

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Alexis R.

Best neighborhoods in New Braunfels

Curious what people think. Just moved here 8 months ago and Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. Rent is about $1,536/month for a decent place. Median household income is $88,257, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $315,100 on average. The weath...

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