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

🏆 Ranked #1 in Texas Rent Convergence — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. The San Marcos–New Braunfels MSA maintains the tightest rent alignment in Texas, with Comal County’s median rent just 7% above Hays County’s at $1,603 and $1,495, respectively. This 1.07x ratio reflects a rare internal consistency in rental pricing across two rapidly growing counties, signaling synchronized growth and stable affordability. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-16-san-marcos-nb-within-county-gross-rent. How does this alignment impact your investment or relocation strategy? Best Places to Live in Texas (Niche — 2026) #1 San Marcos–New Braunfels MSA — Hays and Comal counties <- this market #2 Georgetown, TX — Williamson County #3 Round Rock, TX — Williamson County #4 Cedar Park, TX — Williamson County #5 Austin, TX — Travis County #6 Killeen, TX — Bell County #7 San Antonio, TX — Bexar County #8 Houston, TX — Harris County #9 Dallas, TX — Dallas County #10 Fort Worth, TX — Tarrant County Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-16-san-marcos-nb-within-county-gross-rent 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 Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902