New Braunfels, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Comal County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
98,700 Population 2,192/sq mi density
$88,257 Median Income $44,460 per capita
$315,100 Home Value $346,475 Zillow
$1,536 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
157 Violent Crime/100K 1,288 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$88,257 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$315,100 home value, $1,536/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.6% bachelor's degree or higher

New Braunfels, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,257
17% above
$44,460 per capita
Home Value
$315,100
12% above
Zillow: $346,475
Median Rent
$1,536/mo
32% above
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
59% below
1,288/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.6%
15% above
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How New Braunfels Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Braunfels's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
112%
Rent
132%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Braunfels a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Braunfels residents earn a median household income of $88,257 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,460. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,146 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Braunfels is $315,100 , 12% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,475. Median rent is $1,536/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.

Safety & Crime

New Braunfels reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,288/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.

Education

38.6% of adults in New Braunfels hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Braunfels has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population98,700
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density2,192/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,257
Per Capita$44,460
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$12,084M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116

Housing

A+
Home Value$315,100
Rent$1,536
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$346,475
Housing Units39,092
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent157/100K
Property1,288/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault125/100K
Burglary127/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,848/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation633 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.6%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in New Braunfels was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.