New Braunfels, Texas

Mid-size Texas city with community character

Southwest San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.1

C

out of 100

Overview

New Braunfels is a Texas city with a population of approximately 111K, part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $351,190. Median household income is $85,827.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 111K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $351,190 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $85,827 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 26.5 minutes
  • Part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

110,958

Source: Census ACS

$351,190

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$85,827

Source: Census ACS

26.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

25

Source: Walk Score

108 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Comal County (county-level results)

27%
72%
Democrat 27,680
Republican 74,756
Leans R+45.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 58.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 67.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 53.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 25/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 51.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.1

Location

New Braunfels, TX (29.6947, -98.1130)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.