Market Overview for Comal Independent School District
There are 212 active listings in Comal Independent School District with a median list price of $594K and a median sold price of $423K.
Homes average 85 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 21 homes have sold, with 315 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $345.
About Comal Independent School District
Comal Independent School District covers approximately 589 square miles across five Central Texas counties (primarily Comal, with portions of Bexar, Hays, Kendall, and Guadalupe). The district serves the cities of Bulverde and Garden Ridge, portions of New Braunfels and Schertz, and unincorporated communities including Canyon Lake, Fischer, Sattler, Spring Branch, Startzville, and Timberwood Park. The district headquarters are at 1404 IH 35 N in New Braunfels (78130), with a planned office relocation under consideration for 2027.
The district enrolled approximately 30,421 students across 33 traditional neighborhood-attendance campuses (20 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 traditional comprehensive high schools) plus several alternative programs including the Memorial Early College High School, Hill Country College Preparatory High School, Comal Academy, and the Comal Discipline Center. Comal ISD's earliest predecessor was the Church Hill School, the first school in what would become the district.
Comal ISD earned a "B" overall accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2024-2025 school year, scoring 87 of 100 points, and received the Superior Achievement rating (100/100) under the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the same year. The district's five comprehensive high schools span three UIL classifications: Canyon HS in New Braunfels (UIL Class 6A; opened 1959 — originally founded as Goodwin Rural HS in 1950), Smithson Valley HS in Spring Branch (UIL 5A; 1976), Canyon Lake HS in Fischer (UIL 4A; 2007), Davenport HS in New Braunfels (UIL 4A; 2020), and Pieper HS in San Antonio (UIL 6A; 2021).
New Braunfels itself had a 2020 Census population of 90,403 and is the principal city in Comal County, located along the Interstate 35 corridor approximately 50 miles south of Austin and 30 miles north of San Antonio. The historic Gruene district along the Guadalupe River anchors the city's tourism economy with Gruene Hall (the oldest continuously operating dance hall in Texas, opened 1878) and the surrounding restaurants and antique shops. Comal County's geography spans the Edwards Plateau and the Balcones Escarpment, with the Comal and Guadalupe rivers and Canyon Lake (a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir) providing the area's defining outdoor recreation. The Comal River, at about 2.5 miles long, is among the shortest navigable rivers in the United States.
Master-planned communities inside the district include Veramendi, Vintage Oaks, River Mill, and Cypress Springs in the New Braunfels area; Mystic Shores, Cordillera Ranch, and Johnson Ranch around Canyon Lake; and Timberwood Park, Indian Springs, and Kinder Ranch in the southern Bulverde / Garden Ridge area. Day-to-day retail centers on Loop 337 and the I-35 corridor in New Braunfels, the Bulverde / 281 corridor on the southern district line, and the Canyon Lake area along FM 306. Healthcare access centers on Resolute Baptist Hospital in New Braunfels and Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels.
Living in Comal Independent School District
Comal ISD spans a wide geographic and economic range — from historic downtown New Braunfels along the Comal River to Hill Country master-planned communities around Canyon Lake and the Bulverde / 281 corridor. New Braunfels (2020 Census population 90,403) is the principal city; smaller incorporated cities inside the district include Bulverde and Garden Ridge, with substantial unincorporated populations in Canyon Lake, Spring Branch, and Timberwood Park.
Master-planned communities inside the district include Veramendi, Vintage Oaks, River Mill, and Cypress Springs in the New Braunfels area; Mystic Shores, Cordillera Ranch, and Johnson Ranch around Canyon Lake; and Timberwood Park, Indian Springs, and Kinder Ranch in the southern Bulverde / Garden Ridge area. Established neighborhoods cluster near downtown New Braunfels, in the Gruene Historic District, and along Loop 337.
Day-to-day retail centers on Loop 337 and the I-35 frontage in New Braunfels (anchored by H-E-B Plus, Walmart, Target, and the Creekside Town Center), the Bulverde / Highway 281 corridor on the southern district line, and the FM 306 corridor near Canyon Lake. Healthcare access centers on Resolute Baptist Hospital on Creekside Crossing in New Braunfels and Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels. The Wurstfest grounds, Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, and the Sophienburg Museum (which documents the city's 1845 German-Texan settlement history) anchor the cultural scene.
Outdoor recreation defines daily life in the area. The Comal River — about 2.5 miles long and among the shortest navigable rivers in the United States — flows through Landa Park (a 196-acre City of New Braunfels park with a spring-fed pool, miniature train, and Olympic-size pool) and Prince Solms Park, supporting tubing, swimming, and float trips. The Guadalupe River below Canyon Dam is a major tubing destination, with commercial outfitters running floats from Gruene up to the Canyon Lake area. Canyon Lake itself (a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir) supports boating, fishing, and camping at multiple Corps and county parks.
Things to Do in Comal Independent School District
- Comal River & Landa Park: The Comal River is about 2.5 miles long — one of the shortest navigable rivers in the United States. It flows through Landa Park (196-acre City of New Braunfels park with a spring-fed pool, miniature train, and Olympic-size pool) and Prince Solms Park, with tubing, swimming, and shoreline picnicking.
- Guadalupe River & Gruene Historic District: The Guadalupe River below Canyon Dam is a major tubing destination, with commercial outfitters running floats from Gruene to Canyon Lake. Gruene Hall — the oldest continuously operating dance hall in Texas, opened 1878 — anchors the historic Gruene district along with restaurants, antique shops, and the Gristmill River Restaurant.
- Canyon Lake & Corps of Engineers Parks: Canyon Lake, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Guadalupe River formed by Canyon Dam (completed 1964), offers boating, fishing, and camping at multiple Corps parks and county parks around the lake.
- Wurstfest: An annual 10-day German-Texan heritage festival held each November at the Wurstfest Grounds in Landa Park since 1961, drawing visitors from across Texas and beyond.
- Schlitterbahn & Buc-ee's: Schlitterbahn New Braunfels (the original Schlitterbahn waterpark, opened 1979) and the New Braunfels Buc-ee's flagship store on I-35 are two of the area's signature regional draws.
Major Employers in Comal Independent School District
- Comal Independent School District (Education): The district itself is one of the largest employers in Comal County, with administration at 1404 IH 35 N in New Braunfels and ~30,421 students across 33 traditional campuses plus alternative programs.
- Resolute Baptist Hospital (Healthcare): 128-bed acute-care hospital at 555 Creekside Crossing in New Braunfels, part of the Baptist Health System (Tenet Healthcare); renamed from Resolute Baptist Hospital in December 2022.
- Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels (Healthcare): Acute-care hospital in New Braunfels operated by Christus Health.
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels (Hospitality / Entertainment): The original Schlitterbahn waterpark, opened 1979 along the Comal River; a major seasonal employer.
- City of New Braunfels (Local Government): Municipal government for the city, headquartered at 550 Landa Street, serving 90,403 residents at the 2020 Census.
Comal Independent School District Schools
Comal ISD operates 33 traditional neighborhood-attendance campuses serving approximately 30,421 students: 20 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 traditional comprehensive high schools (Canyon and Pieper in UIL 6A; Smithson Valley in UIL 5A; Canyon Lake and Davenport in UIL 4A). Several alternative programs (Memorial Early College HS, Hill Country College Preparatory HS, Comal Academy, Comal Discipline Center) round out the system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Comal ISD?
Comal ISD operates 33 traditional neighborhood-attendance campuses serving approximately 30,421 students: 20 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 traditional comprehensive high schools (Canyon, Canyon Lake, Davenport, Pieper, Smithson Valley). Several alternative programs (Memorial Early College HS, Hill Country College Preparatory HS, Comal Academy, Comal Discipline Center) round out the system.
What cities and neighborhoods are in Comal ISD?
Comal ISD covers approximately 589 square miles across five Texas counties (primarily Comal, with portions of Bexar, Hays, Kendall, and Guadalupe). The district serves Bulverde and Garden Ridge, portions of New Braunfels and Schertz, and unincorporated communities including Canyon Lake, Fischer, Sattler, Spring Branch, Startzville, and Timberwood Park. Master-planned communities include Veramendi, Vintage Oaks, River Mill, Mystic Shores, Cordillera Ranch, Johnson Ranch, Timberwood Park, Indian Springs, and Kinder Ranch.
How is Comal ISD rated?
Comal ISD earned a 'B' overall TEA accountability rating for the 2024-2025 school year (87 of 100), and received the Superior Achievement rating (100/100) under the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the same year.
Which Comal ISD high schools are there?
Five comprehensive high schools span three UIL classifications: Canyon HS in New Braunfels (UIL 6A; opened 1959), Smithson Valley HS in Spring Branch (UIL 5A; 1976), Canyon Lake HS in Fischer (UIL 4A; 2007), Davenport HS in New Braunfels (UIL 4A; 2020), and Pieper HS in San Antonio (UIL 6A; 2021). Several specialty/alternative programs also serve specialized student populations.
What is New Braunfels known for?
New Braunfels (2020 Census population 90,403) sits on Interstate 35 between Austin and San Antonio. It is known for the Comal River (one of the shortest navigable rivers in the U.S. at ~2.5 miles), the Gruene Historic District anchored by Gruene Hall (Texas's oldest continuously operating dance hall, opened 1878), Schlitterbahn (the original waterpark, opened 1979), and the annual Wurstfest German-Texan heritage festival (held since 1961).
Where is the district headquartered?
Comal ISD administration is at 1404 IH 35 N in New Braunfels (78130). The district is considering relocating offices in 2027.
