New Braunfels, Texas has an overall cost of living index of 94.3, which is 5.7 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,654 per month, while the typical home is valued around $339,400. Households earn a median of $86,021 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$86,021
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,654
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$339,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
94.3
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,077
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,177
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,426
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,830
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
94.3
Goods
92.9
Rents / Housing
94.2
Services
88.4
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $127,930 |
| Registered Nurse | $89,300 |
| Elementary Teacher | $58,340 |
| Electrician | $55,520 |
| Accountant | $86,140 |
| Plumber | $58,510 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $308,360 |
| Civil Engineer | $94,930 |
| Operations Manager | $118,880 |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,670 |
| Health Services Manager | $122,710 |
| Truck Driver | $52,980 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $138,910 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
104,643
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
3
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,296
Per month
Avg Home Value
$339,200
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 78124 | — | $1,119 | $237,200 |
| ZIP 78130 | — | $1,420 | $276,200 |
| ZIP 78132 | — | $1,349 | $504,200 |
January Avg
53°F
July Avg
85°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.4%
New Braunfels has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 94.3. The US national average is 100, so New Braunfels is 5.7 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in New Braunfels is $1,654 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in New Braunfels is $86,021 per year.
The median home value in New Braunfels is $339,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for New Braunfels is not yet available.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
