Community Guide
Living in New Braunfels
Commute to Randolph AFB
Roughly 30 minutes typically (about 19 miles) to JBSA-Randolph’s main gate, up to 45 minutes in heavy traffic.
Housing Type
A mix of established and newer housing across a fast-growing river-town market, generally offering a lower cost of entry than closer-in San Antonio suburbs.
Median Resale Price
Roughly $345,000-$400,000 depending on the data window. (Source: Zillow/Redfin market data, as of mid-2026 — confirm current pricing with a licensed agent or SABOR MLS data.)
School District
New Braunfels ISD or Comal ISD depending on your exact address — confirm at nbisd.org or comalisd.org before enrolling or purchasing. (Source: New Braunfels ISD/Comal ISD, checked 2026-08-26.)
About New Braunfels
New Braunfels has become increasingly popular with military families who want a genuine small-town Texas feel — access to the Guadalupe and Comal rivers, a walkable historic downtown, and a different pace than the closer-in San Antonio suburbs. It’s a real commute tradeoff: expect roughly 30–40 minutes to Randolph AFB via I-35 to Loop 1604, longer than Schertz or Universal City, in exchange for more space and a lower cost of entry in many sections.
The area has grown quickly in recent years without losing its river-town identity, and it draws both military families and civilian relocators who want distance from the metro core without giving up real amenities.
Schools: New Braunfels’ school-district coverage depends on the exact address — parts of the area fall within Comal ISD and parts within New Braunfels ISD. New Braunfels is served by two districts depending on the exact address — New Braunfels ISD and Comal ISD. Confirm the district for a specific property before publishing it as fact. References: comalisd.org and nbisd.org.
Nearby Priority Communities
See the full guides for Schertz and Garden Ridge, both nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves New Braunfels?
New Braunfels is served by either New Braunfels ISD or Comal ISD depending on your exact address. Confirm at nbisd.org or comalisd.org before enrolling or purchasing. (Source: New Braunfels ISD/Comal ISD, checked 2026-08-26.)
What is the median home price in New Braunfels?
Recent figures run roughly $345,000-$400,000 depending on the data window. (Source: Zillow/Redfin market data, as of mid-2026 — confirm current pricing with a licensed agent or SABOR MLS data.)