New Braunfels

What Buyers Should Know

New Braunfels is the Comal County seat (population ~110,000), one of the fastest-growing US cities, sitting midway between San Antonio and Austin on the I-35 corridor. The city straddles Comal and a small Guadalupe County overlap. New Braunfels ISD serves the city core; Comal ISD covers outer areas. Estimated 2026 median home price near $365,000. Most New Braunfels buyers route through state-level TSAHC and TDHCA programs. JBSA-Randolph BAH commuters and Austin metro spillover both contribute to the market. See Comal County guide for full county context.