Neighborhood in New Braunfels, Comal County
Living in Mountain View Addition, New Braunfels
9th of 22areas in New Braunfels
Overall score 65 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
New Braunfels overall: B+
Mountain View Addition is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.
- Affordable
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Education levels scores low (10 of 100)
- Health scores low (12 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.6 mi |
| Park | 0.5 mi |
| Cafe | 0.8 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,630
- Median rent
- $890
- Median home value
- $50,000
- Household income
- $52,800
- Average commute
- 15 min
- Homes owned
- 63%
What it's like to live in Mountain View Addition
Mountain View Addition is a neighborhood in New Braunfels with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1992, a mix of owners and renters and 29% of households with children.
It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 22 areas in New Braunfels, which grades B+ overall.
Pros of living in Mountain View Addition
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $890, 46% lower than the New Braunfels median.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.
Cons of living in Mountain View Addition
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
Mountain View Addition report card
Each grade compares Mountain View Addition with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade A-
Median rent $890, homes cost 0.9x income.
85 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C+
Median household income $52,800, 0% unemployed.
49 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C+
Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.
49 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 C-
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
37 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A
Average commute 15 min, 13% work from home.
92 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D-
14% have a bachelor’s degree.
10 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D-
30% of adults uninsured.
12 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C
63% of homes owner-occupied.
41 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C
92% of homes have broadband.
43 of 100 vs TX areas
Mountain View Addition compared with New Braunfels
Better than New Braunfels
- Home value to income: 0.9x76% lower than New Braunfels (3.9x)
- Median rent: $89046% lower than New Braunfels ($1,654)
- Average commute: 15 min45% lower than New Braunfels (27 min)
Worse than New Braunfels
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 14%24 points lower than New Braunfels (39%)
- Median household income: $52,80039% lower than New Braunfels ($86,021)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 30%15 points higher than New Braunfels (15%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CMorningside ElementaryElementary, Comal ISD1.6 mi
- CNew Braunfels MiddleMiddle, New Braunfels ISD2.8 mi
- BNew Braunfels High SchoolHigh, New Braunfels ISD2.7 mi
Cost of living in Mountain View Addition
Median rent in Mountain View Addition is $890 a month, 46% lower than the New Braunfels median. A household would need about $36,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $50,000, 85% lower than the New Braunfels median, which means a monthly payment of about $428 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | New Braunfels | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent46% lower than New Braunfels | $890 | $1,654 | $1,403 |
| Median home value85% lower than New Braunfels | $50,000 | $339,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income76% lower than New Braunfels | 0.9x | 3.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than New Braunfels | 56% | 52% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than New Braunfels | 63% | 65% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points lower than New Braunfels | 6.4% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as New Braunfels | 1992 | 2006 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $274
- Property tax
- $155
- Median rent, for comparison
- $890
Based on a $50,000 home in Mountain View Addition, 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 income39% lower than New Braunfels | $52,800 | $86,021 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points lower than New Braunfels | 0% | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line4 points higher than New Braunfels | 12% | 7.4% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than New Braunfels | 14% | 39% | 34% |
| Average commute45% lower than New Braunfels | 15 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than New Braunfels | 13% | 16% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than New Braunfels | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than New Braunfels | 92% | 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 Mountain View Addition
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.
- C+Colonia AllendeAlton
- CMeadows Mobile Home ParkAbilene
- C+Central Big SpringBig Spring
Questions about Mountain View Addition
Is Mountain View Addition a good place to live?
Mountain View Addition is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on getting around and worst on education levels.
How much does it cost to live in Mountain View Addition?
Median rent in Mountain View Addition is $890 a month, 46% lower than the New Braunfels median. The median home is worth $50,000, 85% lower than the New Braunfels median. A median home costs 0.9x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across New Braunfels.
What schools serve Mountain View Addition?
The closest rated public schools are Morningside Elementary (elementary, rated C), 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 Mountain View Addition 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.