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New Braunfels, TX


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New Braunfels, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas, in Comal county, is 29 miles NE of San Antonio, Texas. The city is located in the San Antonio metropolitan area. New Braunfels has a population of 36,494.

The People and Families of New Braunfels

In New Braunfels, about 55% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in New Braunfels if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Braunfels had a median family income of $46,726. New Braunfels enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of New Braunfels gave more campaign money ($44,925) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

New Braunfels Housing

Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in New Braunfels. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In New Braunfels, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in New Braunfels tends to be by car.

High Points

New Braunfels strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%New Braunfels College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of New Braunfels, TX

Comparing New Braunfels to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women49
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People Above Poverty57
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home78
Walking and Biking to Work27
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Affordability of Rents62
People Living Alone56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime22

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