How long is the commute from New Braunfels, TX?
Workers who live in New Braunfels, TX take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
15.6% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in New Braunfels get to work
| Means of transportation | New Braunfels | Comal County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±2.6 points) | 71.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±1.5 points) | 7.6% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.6% (±1.9 points) | 18.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In New Braunfels, the average commute is lower than in Comal County (30.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Braunfels, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Comal County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Comal County, New Braunfels ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 646 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Braunfels
| Vehicles available | New Braunfels | Comal County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% (±2.3 points) | 25.4% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±2.6 points) | 43.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±2.3 points) | 28.6% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In New Braunfels, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Comal County (2.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in New Braunfels
| New Braunfels | Comal County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.6% (±1.9 points) | 18.7% (±1.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±0.5 points) | 98.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±1.1 points) | 95.0% (±0.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Braunfels, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Comal County (95.0%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Braunfels
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels | — | 27.1 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Lake Dunlap | 3.1 mi | 31.1 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Santa Clara | 7.8 mi | 34.1 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| McQueeney | 7.9 mi | 29.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Marion | 8.9 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Geronimo | 9.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cibolo | 11 mi | 29.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Garden Ridge | 11 mi | 37.1 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Seguin | 12 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Seguin, TX (24.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Santa Clara, TX (34.1 minutes), Garden Ridge, TX (37.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Comal County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring Branch | 79.4 minutes (±41.3) |
| 2 | Canyon Lake | 38.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 3 | Garden Ridge | 37.1 minutes (±7.1) |
| 4 | Bulverde | 33.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | New Braunfels | 27.1 minutes (±1.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about New Braunfels
How long is the average commute in New Braunfels?
Workers who live in New Braunfels, TX take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Braunfels without a car?
2.6% of households in New Braunfels have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Braunfels?
15.6% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in New Braunfels worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Braunfels city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Braunfels city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Braunfels city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for New Braunfels city, Texas (place:50820, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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