New Construction Homes in New Braunfels

New Braunfels is in Central Texas, within the Texas Hill Country in southeastern Comal County. According to Google Maps, the city lies about 19 miles southwest of San Marcos, 33 miles northeast of San Antonio, 48 miles southwest of Austin, 174 miles east of Houston, 171 miles northwest of Corpus Christi and 240 miles southwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 

The latitude of the city is 29.701724; its longitude is -98.123559. 

New Braunfels is home to a range of attractions. Some of the most popular include the Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Gruene Historic District, Natural Bridge Caverns, McKenna Children's Museum and Landa Park. Visitors can also enjoy tubing along the Comal and Guadalupe rivers and the city's vibrant music scene at Gruene Hall.

New Braunfels was founded by German settlers in 1845 and named after the German city of Braunfels in the state of Hesse. To this day, New Braunfels retains its German heritage, as seen in its architecture, annual festivals like Wurstfest, and the local "Texas German" dialect spoken by some residents.

As of 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that New Braunfels had a population of approximately 104,709; in 2020, the U.S. Census estimated that New Braunfels had 91,319 residents. In two years, more than 13,000 people moved to the city. 

Some of the largest employers in New Braunfels include the City of New Braunfels and Comal Independent School District. Companies that employ many individuals include Christus Santa Rosa, Rush Enterprises, HD Supply, IBEX Global, Wells Fargo, Walmart, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, AT&T and Clear Channel Communications. 

Like those offered by LGI Homes, move-in-ready homes provide a convenient and efficient solution for homebuyers ready to move immediately. These homes are brand new, fully equipped with designer upgrades and finishes and include integrated technology. They can save time and stress, requiring no renovations or waiting periods typically associated with home construction.

New Braunfels is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States for several reasons. It offers many economic opportunities, a strategic location in the Texas Hill Country along the Interstate 35 corridor and near San Antonio and Austin. Since 2012, nearly 2,000 new businesses have opened in the city, and an average of 180 additional jobs open yearly. 

The Comal and Guadalupe Rivers flow through New Braunfels. These rivers offer opportunities for various recreational activities, such as tubing, kayaking and fishing.

New Braunfels has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters, but temperatures rarely reach 100°F. In the summer, average high temperatures can get into the mid-90s°F. In winter, average lows can fall to around 40°F. 

New Braunfels has a thriving craft beer and wine scene, with several wineries and breweries in and around the city. New Braunfels is part of The Texas Hill Country, an area known for its wine production. The city is also part of the Hill Country Craft Beer Trail, which features numerous local breweries.

The CompleteHome™ package included in every LGI home in New Braunfels offers a variety of features designed to add style, energy efficiency and value. This designer package includes energy-efficient appliances, upgraded cabinets, Wi-Fi-enabled garage door openers, programmable thermostats, professional front yard landscaping and many more upgrades.