Neighborhood in New Braunfels, Comal County

Living in Morningside Acres, New Braunfels

C

15th of 22areas in New Braunfels
Overall score 46 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
New Braunfels overall: B+

Morningside Acres is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (4 of 100)
  • Health scores low (12 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.0 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
910
Median rent
$1,750
Median home value
$112,000
Household income
$44,900
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in Morningside Acres

Morningside Acres is a neighborhood in New Braunfels with about 900 residents, older homes (median year built 1956), a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 15th of 22 areas in New Braunfels, which grades B+ overall.

Pros of living in Morningside Acres

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Morningside Acres

  • Higher poverty. 23% of residents live below the poverty line, against 7.4% across New Braunfels.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Morningside Acres report card

Each grade compares Morningside Acres 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 $1,750, homes cost 2.5x income.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $44,900, 0% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 85 of 100 on the state rating.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 223 violent crimes per 100k, 1,159 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 23 min, 41% work from home.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    0.8% have a bachelor’s degree.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    30% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

Morningside Acres compared with New Braunfels

Better than New Braunfels

  • Home value to income: 2.5x37% lower than New Braunfels (3.9x)
  • Vacant homes: 0%8 points lower than New Braunfels (7.9%)
  • Average commute: 23 min14% lower than New Braunfels (27 min)

Worse than New Braunfels

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 0.8%38 points lower than New Braunfels (39%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 79%27 points higher than New Braunfels (52%)
  • Median household income: $44,90048% lower than New Braunfels ($86,021)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ACarl Schurz ElementaryElementary, New Braunfels ISD0.8 mi
  • CNew Braunfels MiddleMiddle, New Braunfels ISD2.3 mi
  • BNew Braunfels High SchoolHigh, New Braunfels ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Morningside Acres

Median rent in Morningside Acres is $1,750 a month, 6% higher than the New Braunfels median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $112,000, 67% lower than the New Braunfels median, which means a monthly payment of about $768 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereNew BraunfelsTexas
Median rent6% higher than New Braunfels$1,750$1,654$1,403
Median home value67% lower than New Braunfels$112,000$339,400$283,800
Home value to income37% lower than New Braunfels2.5x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points higher than New Braunfels79%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than New Braunfels58%65%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than New Braunfels0%7.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as New Braunfels195620061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$768
Mortgage payment
$613
Property tax
$155
Median rent, for comparison
$1,750

Based on a $112,000 home in Morningside Acres, 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

MeasureHereNew BraunfelsTexas
Median household income48% lower than New Braunfels$44,900$86,021$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than New Braunfels0%4.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points higher than New Braunfels23%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher38 points lower than New Braunfels0.8%39%34%
Average commute14% lower than New Braunfels23 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home25 points higher than New Braunfels41%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than New Braunfels0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as New Braunfels94%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Morningside Acres

Under 1812%
18 to 3433%
35 to 6448%
65 and over8.0%
Race and ethnicity
White49%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in New Braunfels

  1. 1AStarlight Terrace 1Median rent $1,170
  2. 2B+Vista HillsMedian rent $2,250
  3. 3B+Loma VerdeMedian rent $1,870
  4. 4BDollar Drive Mobile Home ParkMedian rent $1,720
  5. 5BGreen Valley EstatesMedian rent $1,540
  6. 6BTown CreekMedian rent $1,450
  7. 7BPecan CrossingMedian rent $2,180
  8. 8BHeynis AcresMedian rent $1,220

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CMangum PlaceJacinto City
  2. BVista Real EastEl Paso
  3. C+Upper Vista RealEl Paso

Questions about Morningside Acres

Is Morningside Acres a good place to live?

Morningside Acres is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 15th of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Morningside Acres?

Median rent in Morningside Acres is $1,750 a month, 6% higher than the New Braunfels median. The median home is worth $112,000, 67% lower than the New Braunfels median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across New Braunfels.

What schools serve Morningside Acres?

The closest rated public schools are Carl Schurz Elementary (elementary, rated A), New Braunfels Middle (middle, rated C) and New Braunfels High School (high, rated B). 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 Morningside Acres 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.