Neighborhood in New Braunfels, Comal County

Living in Villa Serena, New Braunfels

B-

12th of 22areas in New Braunfels
Overall score 61 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
New Braunfels overall: B+

Villa Serena is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
2,280
Median rent
$1,790
Median home value
$277,000
Household income
$97,500
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in Villa Serena

Villa Serena is a neighborhood in New Braunfels with about 2,300 residents, homes built around 1993, a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for Villa Serena is B-. That puts it 12th of 22 areas we grade in New Braunfels, a city that gets a B+ overall.

Pros of living in Villa Serena

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Villa Serena

  • Higher unemployment. 24% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.2% across New Braunfels.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Villa Serena report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,790, homes cost 2.8x income.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $97,500, 24% unemployed.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    54 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 C-

    Average commute 22 min, 13% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    30% have a bachelor’s degree.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    19% of adults uninsured.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

Villa Serena compared with New Braunfels

Better than New Braunfels

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 28%24 points lower than New Braunfels (52%)
  • Home value to income: 2.8x28% lower than New Braunfels (3.9x)
  • Average commute: 22 min17% lower than New Braunfels (27 min)

Worse than New Braunfels

  • Unemployment rate: 24%20 points higher than New Braunfels (4.2%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 30%9 points lower than New Braunfels (39%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 19%3 points higher than New Braunfels (15%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CMemorial ElementaryElementary, New Braunfels ISD1.4 mi
  • BChurch Hill MiddleMiddle, Comal ISD1.4 mi
  • BCanyon High SchoolHigh, Comal ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Villa Serena

Median rent in Villa Serena is $1,790 a month, 8% higher than the New Braunfels median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $277,000, 18% lower than the New Braunfels median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,842 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereNew BraunfelsTexas
Median rent8% higher than New Braunfels$1,790$1,654$1,403
Median home value18% lower than New Braunfels$277,000$339,400$283,800
Home value to income28% lower than New Braunfels2.8x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points lower than New Braunfels28%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than New Braunfels62%65%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than New Braunfels10%7.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as New Braunfels199320061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,842
Mortgage payment
$1,516
Property tax
$325
Median rent, for comparison
$1,790

Based on a $277,000 home in Villa Serena, 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 income13% higher than New Braunfels$97,500$86,021$78,476
Unemployment rate20 points higher than New Braunfels24%4.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than New Braunfels0.5%7.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than New Braunfels30%39%34%
Average commute17% lower than New Braunfels22 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than New Braunfels13%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than New Braunfels0%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
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Villa Serena

Under 1823%
18 to 3438%
35 to 6432%
65 and over7.0%
Race and ethnicity
White60%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Black2.0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.7%

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. B-West ConroeConroe
  2. B-Arlington LakesideArlington
  3. C+RiversideRichmond

Questions about Villa Serena

Is Villa Serena a good place to live?

Villa Serena is a neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 22 areas we score in New Braunfels. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Villa Serena?

Renters in Villa Serena pay a median of $1,790 a month, 8% higher than the New Braunfels median. The median home is worth $277,000, 18% lower than the New Braunfels median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across New Braunfels.

What schools serve Villa Serena?

The closest rated public schools are Memorial Elementary (elementary, rated C), Church Hill Middle (middle, rated B) 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 1 Census block group closest to the Villa Serena 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.