Neighborhood in New Braunfels, Comal County
Living in Evergreen Village, New Braunfels
18th of 22areas in New Braunfels
Overall score 38 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
New Braunfels overall: B+
Evergreen Village is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on jobs and income and worst on home ownership.
- Home ownership scores low (16 of 100)
- Hail risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | 2.1 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 1.2 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.8 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.9 mi |
| Library | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,630
- Median rent
- $1,720
- Median home value
- $278,000
- Household income
- $86,000
- Average commute
- 23 min
- Homes owned
- 43%
What it's like to live in Evergreen Village
Evergreen Village is a neighborhood in New Braunfels with about 1,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.
It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 18th of 22 areas in New Braunfels, which grades B+ overall.
Pros of living in Evergreen Village
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Evergreen Village
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.
Evergreen Village report card
Each grade compares Evergreen Village with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade C+
Median rent $1,720, homes cost 3.2x income.
56 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $86,000, 0% unemployed.
66 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D+
Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.
28 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 223 violent crimes per 100k, 1,159 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D+
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
28 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D+
Average commute 23 min, 13% work from home.
31 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C-
23% have a bachelor’s degree.
35 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C+
14% of adults uninsured.
53 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
43% of homes owner-occupied.
16 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
96% of homes have broadband.
63 of 100 vs TX areas
Evergreen Village compared with New Braunfels
Better than New Braunfels
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 34%18 points lower than New Braunfels (52%)
- Home value to income: 3.2x18% lower than New Braunfels (3.9x)
- Average commute: 23 min14% lower than New Braunfels (27 min)
Worse than New Braunfels
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 43%22 points lower than New Braunfels (65%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 23%16 points lower than New Braunfels (39%)
- People below the poverty line: 13%6 points higher than New Braunfels (7.4%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CMorningside ElementaryElementary, Comal ISD0.8 mi
- CNew Braunfels MiddleMiddle, New Braunfels ISD2.5 mi
- CLong Creek High SchoolHigh, New Braunfels ISD3 mi
Cost of living in Evergreen Village
Median rent in Evergreen Village is $1,720 a month, about the same as the New Braunfels median. A household would need about $69,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $278,000, 18% lower than the New Braunfels median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,924 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | New Braunfels | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent4% higher than New Braunfels | $1,720 | $1,654 | $1,403 |
| Median home value18% lower than New Braunfels | $278,000 | $339,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income18% lower than New Braunfels | 3.2x | 3.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than New Braunfels | 34% | 52% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them22 points lower than New Braunfels | 43% | 65% | 63% |
| Vacant homes3 points higher than New Braunfels | 11% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as New Braunfels | 2003 | 2006 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,522
- Property tax
- $402
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,720
Based on a $278,000 home in Evergreen Village, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | New Braunfels | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeAbout the same as New Braunfels | $86,000 | $86,021 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points lower than New Braunfels | 0% | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line6 points higher than New Braunfels | 13% | 7.4% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points lower than New Braunfels | 23% | 39% | 34% |
| Average commute14% lower than New Braunfels | 23 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than New Braunfels | 13% | 16% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than New Braunfels | 0% | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as New Braunfels | 96% | 95% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsVery high
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in Evergreen Village
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in New Braunfels
- 1AStarlight Terrace 1Median rent $1,170
- 2B+Vista HillsMedian rent $2,250
- 3B+Loma VerdeMedian rent $1,870
- 4BDollar Drive Mobile Home ParkMedian rent $1,720
- 5BGreen Valley EstatesMedian rent $1,540
- 6BTown CreekMedian rent $1,450
- 7BPecan CrossingMedian rent $2,180
- 8BHeynis AcresMedian rent $1,220
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- B-West ConroeConroe
- D+West Texas CityTexas City
- C-West WaxahachieWaxahachie
Questions about Evergreen Village
Is Evergreen Village a good place to live?
Evergreen Village is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on jobs and income and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Evergreen Village?
Median rent in Evergreen Village is $1,720 a month, 4% higher than the New Braunfels median. The median home is worth $278,000, 18% lower than the New Braunfels median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across New Braunfels.
What schools serve Evergreen Village?
The closest rated public schools are Morningside Elementary (elementary, rated C), New Braunfels Middle (middle, rated C) and Long Creek High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Evergreen Village name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.