The Town FilesComal County, Texas
183,826 people. The median home is worth $427,200 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $101,889.
Towns in Comal County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels | 90,403 | $339,400 | $86,021 | 37.1 |
| Canyon Lake | 31,124 | $389,300 | $97,301 | 48.2 |
| Bulverde | 5,692 | $420,200 | $112,188 | 50.2 |
| Garden Ridge | 4,186 | $688,200 | $177,353 | 54.9 |
People and housing
| Comal County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $427,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,603 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $101,889 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 41.8 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
76,434 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,057 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 504 storm events in Comal County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Comal County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Flood | DR-4935: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 18, 2026 | Flood | EM-3649: Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).