Housing
Home prices and rent in New Braunfels
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Texas and the U.S.
Census geography: New Braunfels city, Texas. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
New Braunfels vs. Texas and the U.S.
| New Braunfels | Texas | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,400 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,654 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $86,021 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 65% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1992 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,400 | $219,200 | $339,400 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $988 | $1,183 | $1,654 |
| Median household income | $59,083 | $71,044 | $86,021 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area · Comal County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent; green figures are the range across 3 New Braunfels ZIP codes, where HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $100,600. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $56,350 | $64,400 | $72,450 | $80,500 | $86,950 | $93,400 | $99,850 | $106,300 |
| Very low income (50%) | $35,250 | $40,250 | $45,300 | $50,300 | $54,350 | $58,350 | $62,400 | $66,400 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $21,150 | $24,200 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 9, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in New Braunfels?
$339,400, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $283,800 in Texas and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in New Braunfels?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,654 a month, versus $1,403 statewide.
How much have home values risen in New Braunfels?
The median home value went from $167,400 in 2014 to $339,400 in 2024 (+103%).
What is fair market rent in New Braunfels?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area is $1,099 for a studio, $1,196 for one bedroom and $1,441 for two bedrooms; across New Braunfels's ZIP codes, two-bedroom values run $1,680 to $1,730. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), New Braunfels city, Texas. Values are estimates with margins of error.