Frisco, TX vs New Braunfels, TX

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Frisco

72.4

#895 nationally

vs

New Braunfels

73.1

#792 nationally

Frisco leads in median household income ($134,891 vs $85,827). New Braunfels leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 29.4 min). New Braunfels leads in cost of living index (108 vs 118).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Frisco, TX New Braunfels, TX
WhereAtHome Score 72.4 (#895) 73.1 (#792)
Population 219,587 110,958
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $649,173 $351,190
Median Household Income $134,891 $85,827
Average Commute 29.4 min 26.5 min
Walk Score 26 25
Crime Level Very Low 4.3
School Rating 9.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 118 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.2 R+45.5