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.
Median Household Income
$86,021
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,654
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$339,400
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
94.3
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,077
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,177
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,426
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,830
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
Each category is 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
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,665
Per month
Avg Home Value
$471,750
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for New Braunfels?
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.
What is the median rent in New Braunfels?
The median gross rent in New Braunfels is $1,654 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in New Braunfels?
The median household income in New Braunfels is $86,021 per year.
What is the median home value in New Braunfels?
The median home value in New Braunfels is $339,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in New Braunfels?
Air quality data for New Braunfels is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in New Braunfels?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
