New Braunfels, Texas
Living in New Braunfels, Texas
Everything you need to know about living in New Braunfels, Texas is right here! Whether you’re new to the New Braunfels area, or you’re already familiar with it, you have come to the right place. I have tons of info here for you ALL about New Braunfels, Texas. From schools in New Braunfels, to homes for sale in, even family activities in New Braunfels, I’ve got you covered!
Texas Relocation Specialist
As a Relocation Specialist in the San Antonio area, I help families that are moving to the area from all over the country! Many times when moving to Texas, people prefer making the move to a smaller suburb, rather than the huge cities. That’s where these suburbs, and outlying towns (like New Braunfels) really shine!
Whether you think New Braunfels may be the right place for your family to call home, or you want to see other options, I’m here to help! You can text me anytime with questions, to get information, or to get your plan started for your move to the San Antonio area. Here’s my cell: 210.236.2393 (If I’m sleeping, or not available, don’t worry – I’ll get back to you asap)!
Let’s take a look at why SO many families absolutely LOVE living in New Braunfels, Texas.
WHERE Is New Braunfels?
New Braunfels is located on I-35, in between San Antonio and Austin. This makes it ideal location-wise for those that will need to commute to both areas for work, to visit family, etc. It is intersected by Hwy 46, which is the connector to several other Texas Hill Country towns that are northwest of New Braunfels. (See the interactive map further down the page).
WHY Families Love Living in New Braunfels
New Braunfels is probably one of the most well-known and popular destination suburbs of San Antonio. Some may consider it an outlying town, rather than a suburb because of the distance from San Antonio. But, New Braunfels is actually part of the San Antonio Metro area. What once was a small Texas town, is now a booming destination city for both families that are moving out of the big cities, and those that are moving to Texas.
Here are just a few reasons why the population has grown so much in New Braunfels and it is no longer a well-kept secret:
- Property tax rates tend to be lower in New Braunfels, compared to San Antonio or Austin.
- Homes are more affordable in New Braunfels than in San Antonio or Austin. There is also a larger selection of affordable homes in New Braunfels.
- New Braunfels is home to highly rated school districts.
- There are just SO many family friendly activities in New Braunfels!
- Even though it has grown so much over the years, people love that there is still a pleasant, neighborly, small-town feel.
School Districts in New Braunfels
There are currently two school districts that serve the New Braunfels area. They are:
Family Activities in New Braunfels
Family activities in New Braunfels are easy to find! Families come from all over the state to cool off with the many water activities during the summer, but there are events and family attractions, no matter what time of year. Here are some of the fun family activities that you’ll find in and around New Braunfels:
- Schlitterbahn Water Park
- Landa Park
- Animal World & Snake Farm
- Natural Bridge Caverns
- Stars & Stripes Drive-In Movies
- Fischer Park
- Canyon Lake
- McKenna Children’s Museum
- And soooo much more!
Photo credit: https://mommypoppins.com/houston-kids/family-travel/schlitterbahn-new-braunfels-waterpark-resort-kids
Finding Home in New Braunfels
From well-established communities with tree studded homesites, to modern & meticulously maintained newly established communities, New Braunfels has homes to fit many different lifestyle preferences. Check out the guide with links below to help you start your New Braunfels home search.
Don’t forget to sign up for alerts, so that you get notified when a home comes up on the market that matches your search criteria! You can also add listings to your favorites and share listings that you love with family or friends!
New Braunfels Home Search Guide
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Relocating to San Antonio?
Next Steps for Your Move to San Antonio
If you're moving to San Antonio this year, I understand the overwhelm and stress that you must be feeling! It's not easy relocating to another city, another state...another life. But, now that you've found my page, I can help you plan & organize your move to San Antonio. Whether you're PCSing to San Antonio, moving to be closer to family, or just looking for a change in your lifestyle, I'm here as a resource for you. Here are some options for the next steps for you:
Tips for Navigating This Site
There is tons of information, and hundreds of pages and posts for you on livinginsatx.com!
- If you are looking for even more resources on buying a home, selling a home, or relocating to San Antonio, Texas, make sure to start with the home page of livinginSATX.com HERE.
- San Antonio homeowners, for all the best tips and resources to sell your home in San Antonio, check out the seller's page HERE.
- First time home buyer in San Antonio? Check out all the tips and resources for buying a home in San Antonio HERE.
- Planning out your San Antonio relocation? The San Antonio Community Guide will give you tons of options on where to live when moving to San Antonio, Texas!
