New Braunfels, TX vs Portage, IN
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.
New Braunfels
73.1
#792 nationally
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
New Braunfels leads in crime level (4.3 vs 6.4). New Braunfels leads in median household income ($85,827 vs $71,317). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Braunfels, TX | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#792) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 110,958 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $351,190 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $85,827 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that New Braunfels has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.1 Score
New Braunfels, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$351,190
Population
110,958
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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