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📍 New Braunfels TX,
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Relocation guide
Moving to New Braunfels
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
98,700
Median age 36.4
Median household income
$88,257
Median rent
$1,536/mo
Median home value
$315,100
Schools
30
3 districts
Summer high / winter low
98° / 40°
Pros
- Household incomes run 12% above the US median ($88,257).
- Rent takes only about 21% of the median household income.
- Mild weather in February, April, December, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 36 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Property taxes are high: about 1.41% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Hot summers: August highs average 98°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels spans 2 zip codes. Median home values range from $296,300 to $570,900 by zip.
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Is New Braunfels a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 12% above the US median ($88,257). Rent takes only about 21% of the median household income. On the other hand: Property taxes are high: about 1.41% of home value a year (US 0.98%). Hot summers: August highs average 98°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in New Braunfels?
The median household earns $88,257. Rent at the median ($1,536/month) is about 21% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $61,440 a year.
How many schools are in New Braunfels?
30 public and private schools across 3 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in New Braunfels?
Highs average 98°F in August and lows 40°F in January. The most comfortable months are February, April, December.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.