The Town FilesNew Braunfels, Texas
City in Comal County · population 90,403 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $339,400
- Household income
- $86,021
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 37.1
New Braunfels is a city of 90,403 people in Comal County, Texas. The median home is worth $339,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Texas towns, better for a vacation home than 88% of Texas towns.
How New Braunfels ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Braunfels is worth $339,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $86,021, which is more affordable than 17% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,654 a month. 65.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Braunfels | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,654 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $86,021 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 65.3% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in New Braunfels
| People | New Braunfels | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.3% | — |
| Work from home | 15.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in New Braunfels
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 36.9°F. About 33.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 117 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Braunfels since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 20, 1967 about 3.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 19, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 14, 1991.
Severe weather in Comal County since 1996
Comal County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Comal County
Comal County had 76,434 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,057 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in New Braunfels itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in New Braunfels
31 public schools with 20,241 students, about 15.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANYON H S | 9-12 | 2,400 | 15.8 |
| NEW BRAUNFELS H S | 9-12 | 1,967 | 18.4 |
| NEW BRAUNFELS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,262 | 16.8 |
| CANYON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,201 | 17.7 |
| OAKRUN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 960 | 16.3 |
| VERAMENDI EL | PK-5 | 943 | 18.1 |
| DANVILLE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 920 | 16.7 |
| OAK CREEK EL | PK-5 | 815 | 15.7 |
| VOSS FARMS EL | PK-5 | 788 | 15.5 |
| NEW BRAUNFELS H S NINTH GRADE CENTER | 9-9 | 765 | 17.0 |
| KLEIN ROAD EL | PK-5 | 757 | 15.8 |
| CHURCH HILL MIDDLE | 6-8 | 753 | 15.1 |
Towns near New Braunfels
- Cibolo, TX11.1 mi · 32,276 people · home $351,900
- Garden Ridge, TX11.5 mi · 4,186 people · home $688,200
- Seguin, TX11.6 mi · 29,433 people · home $249,400
- Schertz, TX12.4 mi · 42,002 people · home $317,100
- Selma, TX14.3 mi · 10,952 people · home $313,900
- Redwood, TX14.5 mi · 4,003 people · home $109,500
- Canyon Lake, TX15.0 mi · 31,124 people · home $389,300
- Universal City, TX15.4 mi · 19,720 people · home $269,600
New Braunfels questions
Is New Braunfels, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Braunfels scores better for retirees than 49% of Texas towns and quieter than 25%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in New Braunfels?
The median owner-occupied home in New Braunfels is valued at $339,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,021, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,654 a month.
What is the weather like in New Braunfels?
July highs average 93.4°F and January lows 36.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does New Braunfels get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Braunfels since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 20, 1967. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)