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

Bulverde leads Texas in homes owned free and clear — 48.9% of all homes in the city are mortgage-free, according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest data. This is not just a number; it’s a signal of deep financial resilience in a rapidly growing market. The San Marcos–New Braunfels MSA is seeing a quiet but powerful shift: ownership that is not just attainable, but sustainable. This data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s proprietary analysis, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024. https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-19-san-marcos-nb-free-and-clear-place-mkt. How does this level of equity impact long-term community stability? What does it mean for future investment in infrastructure and services? Let’s discuss — not just as investors, but as stewards of place. Homes Owned Free and Clear, top 6 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Bulverde — 48.9% #2 Canyon Lake — 44.3% #3 Dripping Springs — 32.0% #4 Buda — 22.7% #5 Kyle — 20.8% #6 Belterra — 20.6% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=77171819; Slide 2: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=121472100; Slide 3: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=21562643; Slide 4: Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas (CC BY 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=121472105 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-19-san-marcos-nb-free-and-clear-place-mkt 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