Neighborhood in New Braunfels, Comal County

Living in Starlight Terrace 1, New Braunfels

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1st of 22areas in New Braunfels
Overall score 89 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
New Braunfels overall: B+

Starlight Terrace 1 is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on jobs and income.

  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
3,090
Median rent
$1,170
Median home value
$416,000
Household income
$121,400
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
85%
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What it's like to live in Starlight Terrace 1

Starlight Terrace 1 is a neighborhood in New Braunfels with about 3,100 residents, homes built around 1983, mostly owner-occupied (85%) and 30% of households with children.

Our grade for Starlight Terrace 1 is A. That puts it 1st of 22 areas we grade in New Braunfels, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Starlight Terrace 1

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,170, 29% lower than the New Braunfels median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $121,400, 41% higher than the New Braunfels median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Starlight Terrace 1

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Starlight Terrace 1 report card

Each grade compares Starlight Terrace 1 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 $1,170, homes cost 3.4x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $121,400, 2.0% unemployed.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    73 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 23 min, 23% work from home.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    52% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    16% of adults uninsured.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    85% of homes owner-occupied.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

Starlight Terrace 1 compared with New Braunfels

Better than New Braunfels

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 85%20 points higher than New Braunfels (65%)
  • Median household income: $121,40041% higher than New Braunfels ($86,021)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 52%13 points higher than New Braunfels (39%)

Worse than New Braunfels

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 71%19 points higher than New Braunfels (52%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASeele ElementaryElementary, New Braunfels ISD1 mi
  • COakrun MiddleMiddle, New Braunfels ISD1.9 mi
  • BNew Braunfels High SchoolHigh, New Braunfels ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Starlight Terrace 1

Median rent in Starlight Terrace 1 is $1,170 a month, 29% lower than the New Braunfels median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $416,000, 23% higher than the New Braunfels median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,721 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereNew BraunfelsTexas
Median rent29% lower than New Braunfels$1,170$1,654$1,403
Median home value23% higher than New Braunfels$416,000$339,400$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than New Braunfels3.4x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points higher than New Braunfels71%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them20 points higher than New Braunfels85%65%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than New Braunfels3.0%7.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as New Braunfels198320061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,721
Mortgage payment
$2,277
Property tax
$444
Median rent, for comparison
$1,170

Based on a $416,000 home in Starlight Terrace 1, 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 income41% higher than New Braunfels$121,400$86,021$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than New Braunfels2.0%4.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than New Braunfels5.6%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points higher than New Braunfels52%39%34%
Average commute17% lower than New Braunfels23 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than New Braunfels23%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as New Braunfels1.3%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than New Braunfels98%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Starlight Terrace 1

Under 1824%
18 to 3411%
35 to 6449%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black1.4%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in New Braunfels

  1. 2B+Vista HillsMedian rent $2,250
  2. 3B+Loma VerdeMedian rent $1,870
  3. 4BDollar Drive Mobile Home ParkMedian rent $1,720
  4. 5BGreen Valley EstatesMedian rent $1,540
  5. 6BTown CreekMedian rent $1,450
  6. 7BPecan CrossingMedian rent $2,180
  7. 8BHeynis AcresMedian rent $1,220
  8. 9BMountain View AdditionMedian rent $890

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-Central Cedar ParkCedar Park
  2. A-Britian EstatesFlower Mound
  3. ANortheast CarrolltonCarrollton

Questions about Starlight Terrace 1

Is Starlight Terrace 1 a good place to live?

Starlight Terrace 1 is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Starlight Terrace 1?

Renters in Starlight Terrace 1 pay a median of $1,170 a month, 29% lower than the New Braunfels median. The median home is worth $416,000, 23% higher than the New Braunfels median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across New Braunfels.

What schools serve Starlight Terrace 1?

The closest rated public schools are Seele Elementary (elementary, rated A), Oakrun 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 3 Census block groups closest to the Starlight Terrace 1 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.