Neighborhood in New Braunfels, Comal County

Living in Town Creek, New Braunfels

B

6th of 22areas in New Braunfels
Overall score 69 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
New Braunfels overall: B+

Town Creek is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (11 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
3,860
Median rent
$1,450
Median home value
$435,000
Household income
$75,800
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in Town Creek

Town Creek is a neighborhood in New Braunfels with about 3,900 residents, homes built around 1983, a mix of owners and renters and 14% of households with children.

Our grade for Town Creek is B. That puts it 6th of 22 areas we grade in New Braunfels, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Town Creek

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,450, 12% lower 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Town Creek

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

Town Creek report card

Each grade compares Town Creek with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,450, homes cost 5.7x income.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $75,800, 1.1% unemployed.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    74 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 24 min, 19% work from home.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

Town Creek compared with New Braunfels

Better than New Braunfels

  • Average commute: 24 min13% lower than New Braunfels (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,45012% lower than New Braunfels ($1,654)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 12%3 points lower than New Braunfels (15%)

Worse than New Braunfels

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 43%22 points lower than New Braunfels (65%)
  • Home value to income: 5.7x46% higher than New Braunfels (3.9x)
  • Vacant homes: 14%6 points higher than New Braunfels (7.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASeele ElementaryElementary, New Braunfels ISD0.2 mi
  • COakrun MiddleMiddle, New Braunfels ISD2.1 mi
  • BNew Braunfels High SchoolHigh, New Braunfels ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Town Creek

Median rent in Town Creek is $1,450 a month, 12% lower than the New Braunfels median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $435,000, 28% higher than the New Braunfels median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,773 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereNew BraunfelsTexas
Median rent12% lower than New Braunfels$1,450$1,654$1,403
Median home value28% higher than New Braunfels$435,000$339,400$283,800
Home value to income46% higher than New Braunfels5.7x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as New Braunfels51%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points lower than New Braunfels43%65%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than New Braunfels14%7.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as New Braunfels198320061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,773
Mortgage payment
$2,381
Property tax
$392
Median rent, for comparison
$1,450

Based on a $435,000 home in Town Creek, 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 income12% lower than New Braunfels$75,800$86,021$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than New Braunfels1.1%4.2%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as New Braunfels6.7%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than New Braunfels33%39%34%
Average commute13% lower than New Braunfels24 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than New Braunfels19%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as New Braunfels2.3%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than New Braunfels90%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Town Creek

Under 1816%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6449%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black2.4%
Asian1.0%
Other or more than one race5.0%

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. 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. B-Hunter's ChaseAustin
  2. BSouthwest HurstHurst
  3. BEast CoppellCoppell

Questions about Town Creek

Is Town Creek a good place to live?

Town Creek is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Town Creek?

Renters in Town Creek pay a median of $1,450 a month, 12% lower than the New Braunfels median. The median home is worth $435,000, 28% higher than the New Braunfels median. A median home costs 5.7x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across New Braunfels.

What schools serve Town Creek?

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 Town Creek 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.