TX

New Braunfels

Average Sales Price
$564,631
Median Sales Price
$389,273
Total Listings
2,951
Population Data provided by Attom Data
84,660
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Luxury Suburbs Guide — New Braunfels, TX

New Braunfels, Texas

The Fastest-Growing City in Texas — Where the River Meets Real Estate Investment

Neighborhood Overview

New Braunfels is one of the most dynamic real estate markets in Texas and consistently ranks among the fastest-growing cities in the entire United States. With a population of 84,660 and a median home price of $391,094, New Braunfels occupies a unique position in the regional market: it's large enough to support its own economy, culture, and employment base, yet connected by I-35 directly to both San Antonio (roughly 30 miles southwest) and Austin (roughly 50 miles northeast). This corridor positioning has made New Braunfels a primary beneficiary of corporate relocations, remote worker migration, and military family demand from JBSA installations. Niche rates the city A-.

New Braunfels is home to the Comal and Guadalupe rivers, which define much of the city's lifestyle and tourism economy. The Schlitterbahn waterpark, a thriving downtown historic district, and the Wurstfest German heritage festival make New Braunfels a destination in its own right. For real estate buyers, this creates a secondary market opportunity: short-term rental properties near the rivers and downtown generate significant income, and the city's tourism infrastructure sustains year-round demand for both owner-occupied and investment purchases. Average sales prices have reached $566,488 across 2,949 active listings — reflecting both primary home buyers and investor activity.

The New Braunfels Independent School District and Comal ISD both serve portions of the city and have strong reputations within Texas's education framework. For military families, New Braunfels offers one of the most lifestyle-rich environments accessible from JBSA-Randolph within a reasonable commute, and the city's growth trajectory supports strong long-term equity accumulation for buyers who purchase early in expanding subdivisions like Veramendi, Meyer Ranch, and Vintage Oaks.

$391.1K
Median Home Price
84,660
Population
A-
Niche Grade
78130
Zip Code

Schools

Comal ISD & New Braunfels ISD — Two Separate High-Performing Districts Serving the City

New Braunfels High School
Grades 9–12 · NBISD
8/10 GreatSchools
Canyon High School
Grades 9–12 · Comal ISD
9/10 GreatSchools
Lamar Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · NBISD
8/10 GreatSchools

Safety & Crime

28%
Below Nat'l Avg — Violent Crime
18%
Below Nat'l Avg — Property Crime
B+
Niche Safety Grade

New Braunfels's crime profile reflects the reality of a rapidly growing mid-sized Texas city: generally safer than average, but more complex than a small enclave like Garden Ridge. Violent crime runs approximately 28% below the national average and property crime about 18% below — still meaningfully better than U.S. norms. Niche grades the city B+ for safety. The New Braunfels Police Department is a well-staffed municipal agency, and specific neighborhoods along the river corridor and in newer master-planned developments tend to post substantially lower incident rates than the city-wide average.

Military Relocation Notes

~35 min
JBSA-Randolph
~45 min
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
~55 min
JBSA-Lackland

New Braunfels sits at the outer edge of reasonable commuting distance for JBSA personnel, making it best suited for service members with flexible schedules, remote-eligible days, or who are assigned to Randolph AFB (approximately 35 minutes via I-35). Fort Sam Houston runs about 45 minutes, and Lackland is approximately 55 minutes. Despite the drive, many military families choose New Braunfels for its quality of life, outdoor access, and strong long-term appreciation — particularly in Comal ISD neighborhoods. For VA-eligible buyers seeking a lifestyle city with investment potential between two major metros, New Braunfels remains one of the most compelling options in Central Texas.

Ready to Find Your New Braunfels Home?

From river-adjacent estates to Comal ISD master-planned communities, Tre Serrano knows where New Braunfels is headed — and how to get you positioned ahead of the growth.

Tre Serrano
(914) 282-2370
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Attributes Average Median
Bathrooms 2.33 2
Bedrooms 3.31 3
Year Built 2008 2017
Lot Size 74,327 Sqft 8,991 Sqft
Taxes $8,148 $6,616

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DEMOGRAPHICS

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Population

84.7K
84.7K in 2020

Density

299.2
per square mile

Households

30.9K
37% with children

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Education

6% Associate
21% Bachelor
10% Graduate
22% High School
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