Neighborhood in New Braunfels, Comal County
Living in Pecan Crossing, New Braunfels
7th of 22areas in New Braunfels
Overall score 69 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
New Braunfels overall: B+
Pecan Crossing is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 6,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
- Lots of parks
- Getting around scores low (16 of 100)
- Hail risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.7 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 1.0 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.7 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 6,380
- Median rent
- $2,180
- Median home value
- $333,000
- Household income
- $126,700
- Average commute
- 27 min
- Homes owned
- 95%
What it's like to live in Pecan Crossing
Pecan Crossing is a neighborhood in New Braunfels with about 6,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 34% of households with children.
It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 7th of 22 areas in New Braunfels, which grades B+ overall.
Pros of living in Pecan Crossing
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $126,700, 47% higher than the New Braunfels median.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Pecan Crossing
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,180, 32% higher than the New Braunfels median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail as very high in this part of town.
Pecan Crossing report card
Each grade compares Pecan Crossing 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 $2,180, homes cost 2.6x income.
52 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B+
Median household income $126,700, 4.6% unemployed.
73 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.
35 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.
41 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D
Average commute 27 min, 21% work from home.
16 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
47% have a bachelor’s degree.
76 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B
11% of adults uninsured.
66 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A-
95% of homes owner-occupied.
87 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
95% of homes have broadband.
60 of 100 vs TX areas
Pecan Crossing compared with New Braunfels
Better than New Braunfels
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%30 points higher than New Braunfels (65%)
- Median household income: $126,70047% higher than New Braunfels ($86,021)
- Home value to income: 2.6x33% lower than New Braunfels (3.9x)
Worse than New Braunfels
- Median rent: $2,18032% higher than New Braunfels ($1,654)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%1 points lower than New Braunfels (1.4%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CMemorial ElementaryElementary, New Braunfels ISD1.1 mi
- CNew Braunfels MiddleMiddle, New Braunfels ISD1.4 mi
- BCanyon High SchoolHigh, Comal ISD2.6 mi
Cost of living in Pecan Crossing
Median rent in Pecan Crossing is $2,180 a month, 32% higher than the New Braunfels median. A household would need about $87,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $333,000, about the same as the New Braunfels median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,273 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | New Braunfels | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent32% higher than New Braunfels | $2,180 | $1,654 | $1,403 |
| Median home valueAbout the same as New Braunfels | $333,000 | $339,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income33% lower than New Braunfels | 2.6x | 3.9x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than New Braunfels | 40% | 52% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them30 points higher than New Braunfels | 95% | 65% | 63% |
| Vacant homes5 points lower than New Braunfels | 2.7% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as New Braunfels | 2005 | 2006 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,823
- Property tax
- $450
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,180
Based on a $333,000 home in Pecan Crossing, 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 income47% higher than New Braunfels | $126,700 | $86,021 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as New Braunfels | 4.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line3 points lower than New Braunfels | 4.2% | 7.4% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than New Braunfels | 47% | 39% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as New Braunfels | 27 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home5 points higher than New Braunfels | 21% | 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 | 95% | 95% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Pecan Crossing
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
- 8BHeynis AcresMedian rent $1,220
- 9BMountain View AdditionMedian rent $890
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- BWoodfield PreserveGeorgetown
- C+Southeast WeatherfordWeatherford
- B-South RowlettRowlett
Questions about Pecan Crossing
Is Pecan Crossing a good place to live?
Pecan Crossing is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 6,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Pecan Crossing?
Median rent in Pecan Crossing is $2,180 a month, 32% higher than the New Braunfels median. The median home is worth $333,000, about the same as the New Braunfels median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across New Braunfels.
What schools serve Pecan Crossing?
The closest rated public schools are Memorial Elementary (elementary, rated C), New Braunfels Middle (middle, rated C) and Canyon High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Pecan Crossing 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.