Living in New Braunfels, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Braunfels · Census data 2020–2024
New Braunfels has 104,643 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $86,021 (10% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $339,400, the median rent is $1,654/month.
New Braunfels at a glance
- Population
- 104,643
- Median age
- 37.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $86,021State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $339,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,654/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is New Braunfels a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in New Braunfels
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Braunfels the median home value is $339,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,654 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,088 a month in housing costs.
New Braunfels median household income
The median household income in New Braunfels is $86,021 and the income per person is $44,596. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in New Braunfels: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 44,517
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 2.52
New Braunfels demographics
- Population
- 104,643
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 40,991
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Braunfels ›
Education in New Braunfels
38.6% of adults 25 and older in New Braunfels have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Braunfels
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
New Braunfels vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels | 104,643 | $86,021 | $339,400 | $1,654 |
| Lake Dunlap | 1,411 | $78,641 | $226,800 | — |
| Santa Clara | 602 | $81,607 | $323,000 | — |
| McQueeney | 2,392 | $97,739 | $307,100 | — |
| Marion | 939 | $62,788 | $162,100 | $1,296 |
| Geronimo | 1,507 | $72,045 | $245,500 | $1,412 |
| Cibolo | 35,109 | $122,365 | $351,900 | $2,112 |
| Garden Ridge | 4,332 | $177,353 | $688,200 | — |
| Seguin | 33,754 | $64,861 | $249,400 | $1,187 |
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What is the median household income in New Braunfels, TX?
The median household income in New Braunfels is $86,021, 10% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Braunfels?
The median home value in New Braunfels is $339,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in New Braunfels?
The median gross rent in New Braunfels is $1,654 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is New Braunfels, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in New Braunfels?
The median age in New Braunfels is 37.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in New Braunfels?
The average commute to work in New Braunfels is 27 minutes; 15.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Braunfels?
The unemployment rate in New Braunfels is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Braunfels?
38.6% of adults in New Braunfels have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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