Best In Texas Real Estate™: San Marcos-New Braunfels

🏆 Ranked #1 Best In Texas Real Estate™: San Marcos-New Braunfels — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. What if the most competitive real estate market in Texas isn’t defined by price or growth, but by income inequality between its own counties? The San Marcos-New Braunfels MSA has a 1.14x gap between Comal and Hays County median household incomes — the widest in Texas among dual-county MSAs. This isn’t just a data point; it’s a market signal. Comal County’s higher income base fuels premium demand and price resilience, while Hays County, despite strong growth, faces affordability constraints. This internal divide shapes where investment flows, where supply is tight, and where new residents can actually afford to settle. Best In Texas Real Estate™: San Marcos-New Braunfels (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Comal County <- this market #2 Hays County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-07-san-marcos-nb-within-county-median-income View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC Chair & CEO, ALEX +1 713.591.9902 · [email protected]