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San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
San Antonio–New Braunfels is a rapidly growing metropolitan region in south-central Texas, stretching from historic San Antonio northeast to the Hill Country gateway of New Braunfels. It is renowned for San Antonio’s Alamo and River Walk, New Braunfels’ German Texan heritage, spring-fed rivers, and a distinctive blend of military, cultural, tourism, and business activity. The region combines urban amenities with rolling prairie, limestone landscapes, and easy access to Austin and the Texas Hill Country.
Recreational Delights
Outdoor recreation centers on water, parks, and heritage districts. San Antonio’s River Walk supports walking, sightseeing cruises, dining, and cultural exploration, while Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Botanical Garden, and the expansive Government Canyon State Natural Area offer trails, wildlife viewing, gardens, and picnic areas. In New Braunfels, visitors float, kayak, and swim along the spring-fed Comal River and the Guadalupe River, especially during the warm summer months. Schlitterbahn WaterPark Resort provides major family attractions, and Ernest Eikel Skate Park serves skateboarders. Nearby Canyon Lake adds boating, fishing, camping, and shoreline recreation. The historic Gruene district pairs river access with preserved architecture, shopping, and live music at Gruene Hall.
Culinary Scene
The region’s food culture reflects its Mexican, German Texan, Southern, and contemporary Texas influences. San Antonio is celebrated for Tex-Mex, tacos, barbacoa, enchiladas, and modern interpretations of regional Mexican cooking, with strong offerings along the River Walk, Market Square, Southtown, the Pearl, and the city’s West Side. Barbecue, breakfast tacos, craft beer, and food trucks are widespread throughout the metropolitan area. New Braunfels adds German-inspired sausages, schnitzel, kolaches, biergarten fare, and seasonal festival foods, especially around downtown and the Gruene Historical District. Wurstfest is a signature annual celebration of German food, beer, and music, while local restaurants near the Comal and Guadalupe rivers cater to summer visitors with casual, family-friendly dining.
Demographics
- The metropolitan population is 2,662,733, with a median age of 35.9—three years younger than the U.S. median of 38.9—reflecting a relatively youthful, expanding workforce and family population.
- Median household income is $76,213, below the U.S. median of $80,734, while New Braunfels has experienced exceptional growth and was among the nation’s fastest-growing cities during the 2010s.
- New Braunfels’ heritage is strongly German Texan, while the broader region has deep Mexican-American and Hispanic cultural roots, visible in its festivals, languages, historic districts, and cuisine.
Population
2,662,733
Growth 1.91%
Households
967,488
Growth 1.94%
Median Age
35.9
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$76,213
US Median Household Income $80,734
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
Trinity University
Texas State University—San Marcos
Alamo Colleges District
Entertainment
The Alamo and San Antonio River Walk
Majestic Theatre
San Antonio Museum of Art
Gruene Hall
Quality of Life
San Antonio–New Braunfels offers a generally attractive quality of life through mild winters, abundant sunshine, comparatively varied housing, outdoor recreation, and a rich cultural calendar. Residents benefit from major medical, educational, and entertainment amenities, though hot summers, traffic, rapid growth, and periodic flooding—especially near area rivers—are important considerations.
2022 Population by age
6%
0-4 Years
21%
5-19 Years
7%
20-24 Years
29%
25-44 Years
23%
45-64 Years
14%
65+ Years
Employers
5%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
14.09%
Retail Trade
12.46%
Educational Services
9.69%
Construction
8.93%
Accommodation and Food Services
8.84%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
7.83%
Finance and Insurance
7.07%
Manufacturing
6.77%
Public Administration
5.35%
Transportation and Warehousing
5.16%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
5.04%
Wholesale Trade
2%
Other
6.77%