New Braunfels : Texas

New Braunfels, TX is famous with tourists and retirees for its rich German heritage, festivals, and medical access. Some say this very rapidly town of over 90,000 grew by over 56% since 2010, and offers the best lifestyle for the money for senior citizens in South central Texas. People love the weather, excellent health care, beautiful hill country and safe living environment, and many good restaurants.  New Braunfels is over-flowing with old world heritage and small town Texas charm. Visit New Braunfels' great museums, historic districts, and performing arts with a walking tour.  The Gruene Historical District is a big tourist attraction. See the NY Times article, "Texas Town's Explosive Growth...", which has a lot of great insight into what this fast growing town is like. Photo of Railroad Museum courtesy of Scott218. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

There are garden homes and duplexes for downsizing, either in different neighborhoods or master planned communities (see active communities link at left). The National Association of Realtors reports the median sale price in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area to be $312,500 during the 4th quarter of 2021.

The unemployment rate is several points lower than the national average.

New Braunfels is 30 miles northeast of San Antonio and 45 miles from Austin in south central Texas. The average July high is 95 and the average January low is 35. May is the wettest month (5"). Two rivers run through town, which was key to why the town attracted its original German settlers.