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New Braunfels is a mid-sized city of 92,993 in Texas, with a median household income of $85,827
and a 3.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Braunfels stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether New Braunfels is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Braunfels city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.7
New Braunfels's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Braunfels costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Braunfels, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$290,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,426
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$85,827
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Braunfels's violent crime rate is 156.4 per 100,000 residents
— 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
156.4 /100k
Property Crime
1283.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Braunfels is served primarily by COMAL ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Braunfels, TX
National Avg
School District
COMAL ISD
—
Elementary Schools
20
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
38.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Braunfels sees average highs of 61.7°F in January
and 93.4°F in July,
with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation
.
New Braunfels's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Braunfels roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $290,800 and median rent is $1,426/month.
New Braunfels's violent crime rate is 156.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1283.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Braunfels are operated by COMAL ISD.
The district has 20 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Braunfels, TX has a population of 92,993, a median household income of $85,827, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
New Braunfels averages 61.7°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Braunfels, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78130.
The population of New Braunfels, Texas is 92,993 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Braunfels: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $290,800, median household income $85,827, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Braunfels side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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