Market Overview for Comal County
There are 246 active listings in Comal County with a median list price of $585K and a median sold price of $478K.
Homes average 91 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 33 homes have sold, with 401 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $345.
About Comal County
Comal County covers 575 square miles in the Texas Hill Country between Austin and San Antonio along the Interstate 35 corridor. The county seat is New Braunfels, founded in 1845 by German immigrants under Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, and the 2020 census recorded a population of 161,501, and the Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey put the county at 201,628 — among the fastest-growing U.S. counties with more than 100,000 residents. Other communities include Canyon Lake, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, Spring Branch, and portions of Schertz and Fair Oaks Ranch. The Guadalupe River flows through the county from northwest to southeast, and the Comal River — at approximately 2.5 miles, one of the shortest rivers in the United States — originates from the Comal Springs in downtown New Braunfels.
Real estate in Comal County ranges from established neighborhoods in the historic New Braunfels core to lakefront and Hill Country properties around Canyon Lake. Bulverde and Spring Branch in the northern part of the county sit on larger lots over Hill Country terrain. Newer master-planned communities along the I-35 corridor include Veramendi and Meyer Ranch, and Vintage Oaks near Canyon Lake offers custom homesites on 1 to 14-acre lots. The county's housing stock includes older German-style homes in the historic New Braunfels core, newer suburban construction along the I-35 corridor, and rural properties with well water and septic systems in the Canyon Lake and Bulverde areas.
Comal ISD is the county's primary school district, enrolling approximately 30,421 students across five comprehensive high school campuses: Canyon, Canyon Lake, Davenport, Pieper, and Smithson Valley. The district also operates middle schools including Bulverde, Church Hill, Mt Valley, and Spring Branch, along with elementary campuses including Rebecca Creek, Bill Brown, and Freiheit. New Braunfels ISD serves approximately 9,779 students within portions of the city, including New Braunfels High School. Both districts have opened new campuses in recent years to keep pace with enrollment growth.
Comal County sits along Interstate 35, with New Braunfels approximately 30 miles north of downtown San Antonio and 50 miles south of downtown Austin. Tourism is a major economic driver: the Guadalupe and Comal rivers support one of the state's busiest tubing industries, Schlitterbahn waterpark draws visitors from across the region, and the Gruene Historic District anchored by Gruene Hall attracts live music fans year-round. The hospitality sector is a major economic driver for the county, supporting thousands of jobs across hotels, restaurants, waterparks, and river outfitters. Rush Enterprises, the parent company of Rush Truck Centers and the largest commercial vehicle dealership network in North America, is headquartered in New Braunfels. Natural Bridge Caverns, a commercial cave system discovered in 1960 with chambers reaching 350 feet in length, draws visitors to the county's southeastern edge near the Bexar County line. Comal ISD and New Braunfels ISD together employ thousands of teachers and staff to serve the county's growing student population. Sysco Central Texas operates a food distribution center in New Braunfels, and Continental announced plans for a manufacturing facility in the city.
Living in Comal County
Comal County's growth is driven by its position on the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio, combined with its Hill Country setting and water-based recreation. The median household income is approximately $110,400 (2024 American Community Survey). New Braunfels' downtown features a mix of German heritage restaurants, breweries, and locally owned shops along the Comal River. The city hosts annual events including Wurstfest, a 10-day German-Texan heritage festival held each November since 1961 that drew about 220,000 attendees in 2025.
The county's terrain ranges from the flat I-35 corridor on the east to the limestone hills and river valleys in the north and west around Canyon Lake and Bulverde. New Braunfels offers the most urban amenities, with shopping centers, medical facilities, and an expanding restaurant scene. Canyon Lake communities are more rural, with many residents on septic systems and well water. Landa Park in New Braunfels, a 51-acre park along the spring-fed Comal River, serves as the city's central gathering space with a spring-fed pool, miniature train, and golf course.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cities are in Comal County, Texas?
Comal County includes New Braunfels (county seat), Canyon Lake, Bulverde, Garden Ridge, and portions of Schertz and Fair Oaks Ranch. The Gruene Historic District is within New Braunfels city limits.
What do homes cost in Comal County?
Comal County's housing stock spans established New Braunfels neighborhoods, newer master-planned communities along the I-35 corridor, and lakefront and acreage properties around Canyon Lake and Bulverde. Current median price, active listing count, and days on market are shown on the Market Overview tab.
What school districts are in Comal County?
Comal County is served primarily by Comal ISD (approximately 30,421 students) and New Braunfels ISD (approximately 9,779 students). Comal ISD operates five comprehensive high schools: Canyon, Canyon Lake, Davenport, Pieper, and Smithson Valley. New Braunfels High School is a New Braunfels ISD campus.
What are the major employers in Comal County?
Major employers include Comal ISD, Schlitterbahn Waterparks, Rush Enterprises (headquarters), Resolute Baptist Hospital, and Sysco Central Texas. Tourism related to the rivers, Canyon Lake, and Gruene Hall supports thousands of additional jobs.
What neighborhoods are in Comal County?
Comal County communities include the Gruene area, Vintage Oaks in the Hill Country, River Chase and Mission Hill in Canyon Lake, Oakrun and Garden Ridge in the southeastern portion, and numerous neighborhoods throughout New Braunfels proper.
