Might have an opportunity to relocate to the New Braunfels area in the next few months. Was hoping I could post a few questions and get some responses from those who are there or familiar with it regarding life in the area. Many thanks ahead of time for any responses. Just trying to get a feel for the area, as this just came up and I nothing about living in that area and don't know too many folks in the area right now.
- In general, how is it to live in New Braunfels?
- Would you recommend the area?
- What did you like?
- What didn't you like?
- For work, I'd be traveling to the Schertz area near 3009. How is traffic on 35 heading that direction and then home in the afternoon?
- How is life in the summer when the weekenders come around? Annoying, or generally non-disruptive?
- How are the schools? NBISD or CISD?
- Where around town do people live? (Which side of 35, particular neighborhoods, etc?)
- This move would likely be fairly permanent barring unforeseen circumstances...where are new or newer homes at?
- How is cost of living? Cost of housing?
- What is there to do? (I can answer some of this, just seeing what other folks say.)
- My wife and I are mid 30's, no kids yet but trying and planning. Is there an area better for young families?
- Church is important to us...generally speaking we are Church of Christ, but have gone non-denominational as well at times. Anybody have recommendations?
- In particular, anybody familiar with New Braunfels Church of Christ? How active is it? What is the demographic?
- How does retail break down, i.e., smaller mom/pop shops versus larger dept stores and grocers?
- Is there an area between San Antonio and New Braunfels that is better? Selma, Schertz, etc?