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Comal & Guadalupe Counties · Texas

New Braunfels

Spring-fed Comal River, the Guadalupe tubing corridor and 1878 Gruene Hall, with new master-planned communities rising along I-35.

  • ~104,600
    Population (ACS 2024)
  • ~$347K
    Median Sale Price
  • ~620 ft
    Elevation
  • 78130 · 78132
    Main ZIP Codes

Where it is

Where New Braunfels sits

Texas Hill Country edge / I-35 corridor between San Antonio and Austi.

City limits reach into Comal County and Guadalupe County.

  • ~35 minto Downtown San Antonio
    via I-35 South
  • ~30 minto San Antonio Int'l Airport
    via I-35 South and Loop 1604 or Loop 410
  • ~50 minto Downtown Austin
    via I-35 North (longer at rush hour)
  • ~45 minto Boerne
    via TX-46 West

Drive times are approximate and assume no traffic.

About New Braunfels

A German river town that grew into a city

Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels led German immigrants to the banks of the Comal River in 1845, and the town still carries that heritage in its street names, its Sophienburg Museum and the ten days of Wurstfest each November. The city sits on the Balcones Escarpment, where the Hill Country drops to the Blackland Prairie, and it spans two counties: most of New Braunfels is in Comal County, with neighborhoods east of I-35 reaching into Guadalupe County.

Water defines daily life here. Comal Springs rises inside Landa Park and feeds the Comal River, which runs about 2.5 miles through town before joining the Guadalupe. Summer weekends bring tubers to both rivers, and the original Schlitterbahn waterpark sits on the Comal near downtown. A short drive north, the Gruene Historic District wraps around Gruene Hall, which opened in 1878 and still books live music most nights.

Growth is the other story. New Braunfels was one of the fastest-growing cities in the country between 2010 and 2020, and large master-planned communities such as Veramendi and Mayfair are adding thousands of homes. Buyers can choose between older homes near downtown and Landa Park, river-adjacent properties around Gruene, newer subdivisions along TX-46 and FM 306, and acreage tracts in the surrounding Comal County countryside.

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~104,600
Population
~37
Median Age
~$86K
Median Household Income
~41,000
Households
~65%
Owner-Occupied Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year (2024), New Braunfels city. Figures are rounded.

What stands out

Why people choose New Braunfels

  1. Comal River and Landa Park

    Comal Springs rises inside Landa Park, and the spring-fed river stays close to 72 to 73 degrees year round. The park has more than 50 acres with a miniature train, paddle boats, mini golf and the Panther Canyon trail.

  2. Gruene Hall

    Built in 1878, Gruene Hall bills itself as the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas. It anchors the Gruene Historic District, a cluster of shops, restaurants and wineries above the Guadalupe River.

  3. Wurstfest

    What began in 1961 as a one-day sausage festival is now a ten-day celebration of German food, music and dancing every November at the Wurstfest grounds next to Landa Park.

  4. Tubing the Guadalupe

    Outfitters along River Road and in Gruene shuttle tubers and paddlers on the Guadalupe River below Canyon Dam, while the city tube chute at Prince Solms Park is a summer tradition on the Comal.

  5. Natural Bridge Caverns

    About 20 minutes west of downtown, Natural Bridge Caverns offers guided tours of large show caves plus above-ground attractions. The caverns were discovered in 1960 and sit in Comal County between New Braunfels and San Antonio.

  6. Between Two Metros

    I-35 puts San Antonio and Austin within commuting range, and the city has its own employers, including both school districts, Schlitterbahn and a large Walmart distribution center.

Neighborhoods

Areas in and around New Braunfels

Price ranges are approximate, based on recent sales, and change with the market.

  • Gruene

    $350K–$900KHistoric district · Near the Guadalupe

  • Downtown & Landa Park

    $300K–$900KOlder homes · Walk to the Comal

  • Veramendi

    $320K–$800KMaster-planned · New construction

  • Mayfair

    $290K–$800KMaster-planned · Trail network

  • River Chase

    $550K–$1.2MLarger lots · Off FM 306

  • Vintage Oaks

    $600K–$1.5MAcre-plus lots · Amenity center

  • Meyer Ranch

    $450K–$800KTX-46 corridor · Hill Country views

  • Oak Run

    $280K–$450KEstablished · Central location

  • Creekside & Solms Landing

    $260K–$420KEast of I-35 · Newer builds

  • Guadalupe County side

    $260K–$450KSouth & east of I-35 · Newer subdivisions
  • 1845
    Year German settlers founded the town
  • ~2.5 mi
    Length of the spring-fed Comal River
  • 1878
    Year Gruene Hall opened
  • 1961
    First Wurstfest (then the Sausage Festival)
  • ~73°F
    Typical Comal Springs water temperature

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HOA fees

What to expect monthly

Community typeTypical fee
Older in-town homes near downtownNone
Established subdivisions~$20–$60/month
Master-planned communities (Veramendi, Mayfair)~$60–$120/month
Acreage communities with amenity centers~$80–$150/month

Many homes near downtown have no HOA. Newer master-planned communities often add a MUD, PID or similar assessment on top of HOA dues, so review the tax bill and resale certificate for any address.

What HOA dues often cover

  • Pools, clubhouses and fitness centers in amenity communities
  • Trails, parks and common-area landscaping
  • Entry features and gated access where present
  • Deed-restriction enforcement and architectural review

Parks & recreation

Getting outside in New Braunfels

  • Landa Park

    50+ acres

    164 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130

    • Comal Springs headwaters
    • Miniature train
    • Paddle boats
    • Mini golf
    • Panther Canyon trail
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  • Fischer Park

    ~62 acres

    1935 Hilltop Summit Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130

    • 2+ miles of trails
    • Two fishing ponds
    • Splash pad
    • Nature education center
    • Amphitheater
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  • Prince Solms Park

    100 Liebscher Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130

    • City tube chute
    • Comal River access
    • Picnic areas
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  • Cypress Bend Park

    ~17 acres

    503 Peace Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130

    • Guadalupe River frontage
    • Swimming and wading
    • Picnic areas
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New construction

Building now in New Braunfels

Builders and pricing change often. Confirm details with the builder, and bring your own agent to the first visit.

SouthStar Communities (developer), multiple builders

Mayfair

Homes from the ~$290s to ~$800s · single-family and townhomes

Roughly 1,900-acre community off I-35 north of Gruene with builders including David Weekley, Highland, Perry, Scott Felder, Dream Finders and Toll Brothers. Served by Comal ISD, with Mayfair Elementary on site.

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Veramendi

Single-family homes · see builder for current plans and pricing

About 2,400-acre master plan north of Loop 337 along the Guadalupe, developed by ASA Properties, with parkland, trails and an NBISD elementary school in the community.

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Schools

Schools serving New Braunfels

New Braunfels ISD serves much of the central city; Comal ISD serves large parts of the city and its growth areas. Small edges of the city fall in other districts.

SchoolGradesDistrict
New Braunfels High School9-12New Braunfels ISD
Long Creek High School9-12New Braunfels ISD
New Braunfels Middle School6-8New Braunfels ISD
Oakrun Middle School6-8New Braunfels ISD
Veramendi ElementaryK-5New Braunfels ISD
Lamar ElementaryK-5New Braunfels ISD
Canyon High School9-12Comal ISD
Memorial Early College High School9-12Comal ISD
Canyon Middle School6-8Comal ISD
Mayfair ElementaryPK-5Comal ISD

School assignments depend on the address and are set by each district; boundaries can change. Confirm eligibility directly with the district. Option One Real Estate does not rate or rank schools.

Nearby

Compare nearby areas

AreaStarting aroundWhy consider it
Canyon LakeFrom ~$250KLake and river living about 25 minutes northwest via FM 306.
SchertzFrom ~$250KA suburban option down I-35 that shortens the drive to San Antonio and Randolph AFB.
BulverdeFrom ~$350KLarger Hill Country lots along US 281, about 30 minutes west on TX-46.
Guadalupe CountyFrom ~$230KSeguin, Cibolo and rural acreage east of New Braunfels, often at lower price points.
Comal CountyFrom ~$250KThe full county picture, from Garden Ridge to Spring Branch and the lake.

FAQ

Questions about New Braunfels

The median sale price in New Braunfels was about $347,000 over the three months ending August 2026, according to Redfin. Prices range from the high $200s in newer subdivisions east of I-35 to well over $1 million for river and acreage properties.

New Braunfels is in two counties. Most of the city is in Comal County, where it is the county seat, and the portion east and south of I-35 extends into Guadalupe County. Your appraisal district and some tax rates depend on which side you buy on.

Homes in New Braunfels mainly use ZIP codes 78130 and 78132. Many homes outside the city limits also carry a New Braunfels mailing address, so confirm whether a specific property is inside the city before you compare taxes and services.

Both New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD serve the city, and the boundary between them runs through several neighborhoods. Always confirm the assigned campuses for a specific address with the district before you buy.

Yes. Veramendi and Mayfair are the two largest master-planned communities, each planned for thousands of homes with multiple builders. Smaller new-home sections are also open along TX-46, FM 306 and east of I-35.

Downtown San Antonio is about 35 minutes south on I-35, and downtown Austin is about 50 minutes north without heavy traffic. San Antonio International Airport is roughly 30 minutes away.

Some do. Parts of New Braunfels along the Comal and Guadalupe rivers and local creeks lie in FEMA flood zones, and the area has a history of flash flooding. Check the FEMA flood map, ask for an elevation certificate and price flood insurance before you make an offer.

A local agent helps with details that vary block by block here, including the county line, the NBISD and Comal ISD boundary, MUD and PID assessments and flood zones. Option One Real Estate in Boerne works with buyers across Comal and Guadalupe counties.

Day to day

Life on the Comal and the Guadalupe

Summer in New Braunfels revolves around the water. Locals float the Comal from Prince Solms Park, swim at Landa Park and paddle the Guadalupe below Canyon Dam, then head to Gruene for dinner and a show at the dance hall.

The rest of the year stays busy too. Wurstfest fills November, the historic downtown plaza hosts markets and holiday events, and Fischer Park's trails and ponds get steady use. Canyon Lake, Natural Bridge Caverns and the Hill Country wineries along TX-46 are all within a half-hour drive.

  • Live music at Gruene Hall, Texas' oldest continually operating dance hall
  • Ten days of Wurstfest every November next to Landa Park
  • Tubing the Comal River through the city tube chute
  • Paddling and tubing the Guadalupe River along River Road
  • Cave tours at Natural Bridge Caverns
  • Trails, fishing ponds and the splash pad at Fischer Park

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Sources and data notes (data as of 2026-10)

Prices, HOA ranges and drive times are estimates. Census figures are rounded. Verify anything that affects a decision.

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