New Braunfels, TX—78132
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Home Price Trends — New Braunfels, TX
As of Oct '25, the median home price in New Braunfels, TX is $569,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.9%. This indicates that home prices in New Braunfels, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $569,000 | -2.9% |
| Single Family | $574,000 | -2.9% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | $375,000 | -0.8% |
3 Bed | $464,000 | -2.9% |
4 Bed | $594,000 | -2.9% |
| 5 Bed | $707,000 | -2.9% |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — New Braunfels, TX
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in New Braunfels, TX is $2,290, with a year-over-year rent change of -9.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in New Braunfels, TX is studios: $950, 1-bedrooms: $1,200, 2-bedrooms: $1,700, 3-bedrooms: $2,120, 4-bedrooms: $2,680. The most common rental property sizes in New Braunfels, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 33.4% and 20.6% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $2,010 | $2,290 |
| Studio Rent | $950 | $950 |
| 1 Bed Rent | $1,100 | $1,200 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,350 | $1,700 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $1,800 | $2,120 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $2,500 | $2,680 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — New Braunfels, TX
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in New Braunfels, TX is 82. This is a decrease of -10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 36.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $666,000 | 1.0% |
Listing Count | 539 | 11.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 2.6% | 11.0% |
Days on Market | 82 | -10.0% |
Demographics — New Braunfels, TX
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, New Braunfels, TX has a population of 40,400, which has increased by 41.1% over the past 5 years. New Braunfels, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.7% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 52.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 21.6% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 40,400 | 41.1% |
% Under 18 | 25.7% | 6.2% |
% Seniors | 18.5% | 8.8% |
% WFH | 21.6% | 154.1% |
% w/ College Degree | 52.9% | 13.8% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, New Braunfels, TX is a predominantly white area, with 71.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in New Braunfels, TX is hispanic, making up 21.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.0% of the population in New Braunfels, TX, and this percentage has increased by 1.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 71.4% | -6.9% |
% Black | 1.9% | -29.6% |
% Hispanic | 21.0% | 11.1% |
% Asian | 1.9% | 171.4% |
% Foreign Born | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Mortgage and Risk — New Braunfels, TX
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1220 mortgage originations in New Braunfels, TX, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 26.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in New Braunfels, TX. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 1,220 |
% Conventional Loans | 75.0% |
% Government Loans | 25.0% |
% Investor Loans | 1.0% |
% Second Loans | 1.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 14.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — New Braunfels, TX
As of 2024, the percent of homes in New Braunfels, TX under the Section 8 program is 3.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In New Braunfels, TX, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 52 |
Total Units Section 8 | 52 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 3.0% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 77.0% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $290 | $1,100 | $1,390 |
| 2 Bedroom | $340 | $1,350 | $1,690 |
| 3 Bedroom | $350 | $1,800 | $2,150 |
| 4 Bedroom | $30 | $2,500 | $2,530 |
Affordability — New Braunfels, TX
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 4.8 |
| Median Home Price | $569,000 |
| Median Household Income | $127,000 |