New Braunfels, Texas
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 21% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 68% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 17% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 35% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 8% for school quality
New Braunfels is a mid-size city in Texas with about 93,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, income tax, and air quality. It rates lower on natural disaster risk and school quality.
Official websitenewbraunfels.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Sweltering, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 3.5 in2.1 in
muggy 61%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$86k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 28% of US places
Home Value$291k76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 18% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 22% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.49%better than 26% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.74%better than 81% of US places
Unemployment3.8%better than 50% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)52°F92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.4 in32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days195 daysbetter than 18% of US places
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 17% of US places
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk87.7better than 13% of US places
Air Quality32 AQIbetter than 89% of US places
School Quality35.0better than 8% of US places
Violent Crime1093/100kbetter than 31% of US places
Property Crime1421/100kbetter than 32% of US places
Community
Population92,99399th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.127th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3771st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2550th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)58.2%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.1%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)36.6%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 46% of US places
Walkability9.3/20better than 83% of US places
Airport Distance23 mibetter than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.2%better than 80% of US places
Amenities Nearby16.35better than 19% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 32% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is New Braunfels an affordable place to live?
- New Braunfels is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 28% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in New Braunfels?
- The median home value in New Braunfels is $291k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in New Braunfels?
- Median household income in New Braunfels is $86k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in New Braunfels?
- Median gross rent in New Braunfels is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is New Braunfels safe?
- New Braunfels is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1093/100k (better than 31%). Property crime is 1421/100k.
- What is the weather like in New Braunfels?
- New Braunfels averages 85°F in July and 52°F in January, with 35.4 in of annual precipitation and about 195 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in New Braunfels?
- Public-school quality in New Braunfels is below average, scoring better than 8% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in New Braunfels?
- The average one-way commute in New Braunfels is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)