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

🏆 Ranked #1 in Texas Commute Time Spread — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. The San Marcos–New Braunfels MSA has the largest gap in average commute times between cities in Texas: 11.5 minutes, with Canyon Lake at 38.9 minutes and Dripping Springs at 27.4 minutes. This isn't just a data point—it's a signal of deepening spatial inequality in a region often seen as cohesive. The gap reflects how development is no longer uniform, but fracturing into isolated commuter zones. This has real implications for housing value, job access, and long-term infrastructure planning. Read the full analysis: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-18-san-marcos-nb-commute-spread Commute Time Spread Across Cities (2024) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Canyon Lake #2 Kyle #3 Bulverde #4 Buda #5 Belterra #6 Dripping Springs Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-18-san-marcos-nb-commute-spread 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