New Braunfels, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching New Braunfels, TX.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in New Braunfels, TX?
New Braunfels, TX has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 109 (near the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $315,100 and median rent about $1,536, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $88,257. Typical commute is 23 minutes; summer highs average 96°F. Violent-offense rates run about 246.9 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 109U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $315,100U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,536U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $88,257U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.3%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 23 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 246.9per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 96°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how New Braunfels compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 116,477City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $88,257Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year12% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 109ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year9% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $315,100City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($303,400)U.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,536City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year14% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.3%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026Near U.S. rate (4.2%)U.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 23 min8% below catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime rate
- 246.9per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)56% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 1262.6per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)58% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 96°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals9.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 42°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals7.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 31.3 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6% below catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 287As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals7% above catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
New Braunfels grew 100.6% from 58,059 in 2010 to 116,477 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is New Braunfels, TX expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, New Braunfels runs 9 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 109 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $315,100 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,536 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in New Braunfels, TX?
Budget first around $1,536/month rent or $315,100 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $315,100
- Median rent $1,536/month
- Median household income $88,257
What is the job market like in New Braunfels, TX?
Labor-market context for New Braunfels: unemployment 4.3% and median income $88,257. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.3% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $88,257
How long is the typical commute in New Braunfels, TX?
Plan on roughly 23 minutes each way in New Braunfels. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 23 minutes average one-way
Is New Braunfels, TX safer than similar U.S. cities?
New Braunfels's FBI-derived violent rate (~246.9/100k) sits below the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 246.9 per 100k
- Property 1262.6 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in New Braunfels, TX?
New Braunfels's climate profile: 96°F summer peaks, 42°F winter mornings, 31.3" annual rainfall, and 287 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 96°F
- Winter low 42°F
- 31.3 in rain · 287 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in New Braunfels, TX?
Gruene is the name relocators hear first; compare it with Downtown and Milltown once you know your job location.
- Gruene
- Downtown
- Milltown
Relocators eyeing New Braunfels, Texas will find roughly 116,477 residents within city limits. Median household income is roughly $88,257, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 109 — close to the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Budget for median rents around $1,536 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Gruene draws the first wave of relocators; Downtown and Milltown tend to show up once people trade vibe for school or parking tradeoffs. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare New Braunfels with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. Roughly 287 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Plan on roughly 23 minutes each way for a typical commute. Unemployment recently ran near 4.3%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates around 246.9 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Gruene
- Downtown
- Milltown
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (New Braunfels city, 1600000US4850820) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Comal County, August 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00012971 AUSTIN SAN ANTONIO) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19