The Best Small Towns to Live in Central Texas

[@douglasstaats1575]

Please come visit our smallish towns but honestly we really don't want a bunch of people moving here, this guy does because he's a realtor

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Fair point Douglas. I was hoping to highlight some of the positive points of interest so people would visit. Thanks for watching!

[@elisacardenas3535]

Can't lie I love my small town and would kinda like it to stay that way I love the way people are polite that are from small towns

[@candysmith8724]

I'm a Realtor in Katy, Texas....moving to a small town sounds charming and heavenly.

[@gregbennettstrongerwork]

Thanks for the great videos, Tony, love your takes and sense of humor! Grew up in Comfort, have my career going in Phoenix, but possibly returning to Aus/SA area at some point. Just starting to poke around, and these videos are a fun way to do so!

[@EndTheSimpademic]

This is an area I spent alot of time in growing up on day trips. I've tubed the Guadalupe, slid around Schlitterbahn, and danced at Gruene Hall. San Marcos used to have Aquarena Springs too. I grew up in Katy, and a huge advantage to living there versus anywhere else in the Houston area is that we could reach Central Texas in under two hours..

[@philrockett2828]

As a fifth generation Texan (there is actually a town named after my ancestors) I say to all outlanders: COME ON IN! Just please live on the I35 corridor and Houston and stay the heck away from me and the small towns around me! The area around Austin is ruined( I remember the 70's and 80's there)... nirvana. The cities are turning into Seattle... no restrictions on street camping or squatting... a wasteland. Kudos to S.A. for taking your vagrants to Austin and dumping them off--- saving at least ONE major city in Texas for the tourists.

[@sarahly249]

It’s funny because here in Northern California we are being pushed out by those from central and Southern California too but that forces “average people” to have to move to cheaper areas in other states because we can’t afford the inflation. I like how he said that we are coming to enjoy the area and history and not to change anything. Because that’s the truth. I can’t speak for everybody. But we all have to adapt to this change everywhere. I love Texas and I love California. But Texas isn’t trying to gouge you for every penny like California. Be nice to everyone no matter where your neighbor is from and thank you to the realtor that made this video! ❤

[@jeremyfisher8512]

This is a great video, especially for all the austin natives like me who're getting pushed out of austin from rising prices. I know you didn't list buda but that is probably the most bang for your buck if you work in austin since its so close. I've had 2 family members and a friend or two move there recently for the same reasons.

[@mariaelenaguerra8257]

I randomly came upon your video. I’m not in the market for a home but I did enjoy the information about Texas cities and towns. It’s nice to know there are several places I have to visit in my own state if Texas. Thanks for the cool informative video.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamiepaolinetti5087]

Thanks. But Austin is not Texas any longer and hasn't been for some time.

[@soldiers209]

Can I know why?

[@Funnylittleman]

@@soldiers209because most people in Austin don’t vote the same way he does, I’m sure 🙄 Austin is a great Texas city with a lot to offer. You don’t have to agree with every person you interact with.

[@nancylombera978]

@@soldiers209 Bc Austin has been commercialized and revamped. It doesn’t sustain Texas Values anymore due to the influx of Big Corporations moving into Austin over the years . The large companies moving into the area also brings with them their employees that don’t sustain Texas traditional Values. The Majority of native Texans are Traditional , conservative Republicans. That’s why the rest of Texans don’t claim Austin to represent them or their value bc that city simply doesn’t.

[@paradigm-wx6bn]

Landa Park and their river pool better than Austin!!!

[@barakunboxinglife1571]

i enjoyed your video and will follow your work as part of my recon before moving to Texas

[@adellemery3336]

Love Leakey, Vanderpool, Sisterdale . . . even Smithson Valley. Burnet, Llano, San Saba, Blanco, Bandera, Lampasas, so many small towns to choose from. And he's right about house prices: my husband and I lucked into a beauty of a place outside of Bastrop: 10 acres, nice house, wrap-around porch, guest house, stocked pond--for a steal because of an estate sale in 2005. We have Californians who want to give us close to 8 times what we paid for it--which would fund our retirement to Bora Bora except hubby thinks anyone north of Dallas is a Yankee and refuses to sell to anyone who isn't local. And locals ain't crazy enough to fund our retirement to Bora.

[@brucegelman5582]

One more reason partners suck

[@michaelblankenship7605]

Good on you, find a native Texican coming back with some money and sanity.

[@jeanettesmith765]

I retired from teaching in Houston and live in the tiny town of Smithville, TX. I love it but not many houses for sale here.

[@armoniqfields8016]

Pluggerville is a very nice place. Lots of jobs, low crime, lots of good paying jobs. Rent is up every where

[@rosesilveira344]

I have lived here 15yrs. My home was surrounded by 6 ranches now replaced by subdivisions. Only one ranch left. I love my town. It's small but sophisticated Great shops,schools,& local events.Best is the downtown with the rivers within walking distance.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Thanks for sharing, Rose

[@TheEmpressMouse]

It’s sophisticated? No bookstore, live theater, art museum, or proper art supplies store. The outlet mall is there if you want to pretend you are getting the same quality items as the dept. store but for less money because they are just being nice. Too many car repair shops, auto parts stores, and used car lots. A fair number of homeless but not many. My rent up on 1/1 by $70 a month after one year and going up $200 a month in the next lease. Previously a 2/2 went up $74 so I moved out. Now it’s up $167 a month. Housing is very expensive now.

[@michaelmurphy7177]

The Elks organization is a great club that helps one to get to know this wonderful city Greune where the Movie Michael was filmed at Gruene Hall. What a great place to live springs that flow, year round, running rivers, just a wonderful town.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Michael!

[@kennethbode2017]

New Braunfels has been aggressive about expansion. The infrastructure needs to catch up but road improvements are happening. Kyle and Buda were barely a blink of the eye 40 years ago. Progress brings people. Seguin is becoming more of the manufacturing/industrial center of the region but there are at least 5000 new homes in the works and right now you can still get around.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Definitely going through the growing pains, kennth

[@jondstewart]

And wonderful small towns like Marble Falls, Llano, and Lampasas are overlooked. I want it kept that way!

[@landrylee6207]

Marble falls very beautiful

[@camilladownes8412]

Also Copperas Cove. Little further away but a nice town.

[@Sidetracked_in_Macau]

very well-put-together video! Very informative.

[@gamingninja_77]

I live in New Braunfels, TX.

[@youngneo2956]

What is it like?

[@videogamelover2006]

@@youngneo2956 it’s amazing

[@justincase9463]

I once won a all expense paid weekend trip to Austin, second place was the same deal but was for a week.

[@gabiertl-kopchinski8831]

Hi Tony! I moved from Germany to Spring Branch one year ago and I really do like your videos ! They give me a lot new ideas about the area and a lot interesting background informations! Keep going! Gabi

[@luperamos7307]

I heard of Spring Branch before. How do you like it there? I have been looking along the 281 or anywhere north of San Antonio, but the property taxes are insanely high in Texas and I'm also looking for good schools. Do you have any recommendations?

[@bobhenson1433]

I attended Southwest Texas before the name change. There were about 3,000 students and I believe I knew most of them. San Marcos and Texas State have grown so much I hardly recognize either. I loved the area and the friends from surrounding towns.

[@swtexan6502]

Totally agree.... Eat 'em up, Cats!

[@BitterClinger1947]

Enjoyed your video, especially “Jessie, ready to go”! Cheers.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

So glad! Jesse's my pal. Thanks for commenting

[@Crazypitbull16]

Which do you prefer, New Braunfels or San Marcos? There's not alot of info comparing these 2 towns. Will be moving into one of these next year! Or possibly a surrounding town but those 2 seem to have the most going on.

[@SOCCERNUT32]

Funny , I live in Monte Vista historical area in San Antonio ( midtown area ) .. Still feels like a small town in a big city. The Hill Country ( SA to Austin ) still the best of Texas in my opinion .

[@jamescharros1299]

I’m in Live Oak Tx. 20 min drive to new braunfels, if I looked for a home comparable to mine in new braunfels I’d be paying close to half a million dollars. My home in live oak is only 269k. I think I’m staying put

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

That's a big difference! Can't blame you. I love the Main City Park there

[@surveysurvey8769]

I don't like him advertising our small towns we like it like it is. I was born and raised in Texas,and I like them as they are,yes they will grow, but they will grow way to fast with your help.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Fair enough, Survey. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@YourMajesty143]

6000 viewers isn't enough to create that much growth across the many cities in Central TX, especially since less than a quarter are guaranteed to even move just bc of one video they watched.

[@monamendiola1]

Good info, I really liked your video

[@AntonioRodriguez-eo4fk]

I lived in seguin for 5 years best years of my life

[@georgewashington7374]

Seguin is still a great town….not ruined like the towns on the I35 corridor between SATX and ATX.

[@augustajones7224]

Enjoyed your program because I know every town you talked about. Love it

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidcross4384]

I like the population of New Braunfels. 90, 000 that was my town, now a city, back in 1990!

[@davidcross4384]

I believe the movers are conservatives. Why wold leftist Marxist blue/city people leave their socialist utopias that took 55 years to accomplish!!!

[@juliushawkins49]

Thanks for the video.

[@LeReVid]

Like the tour! Any top tens of towns for digital nomads in that area?

[@HampETX903]

From Austin to San Antonio is like California

[@tammyperkins5392]

Favorite burger place is in Seguin on hwy 123 it's called Kirby's is wonderful burger and fresh cut fries and shakes. Come here on a Friday night and see all the old cars out here. I really hope you come and enjoy. May God bless you.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Yes! Kirby's Korner. I've been there a number of times. Good place! Thanks for commenting

[@AlbaDoggy]

Ive wanted to live in San Marcos for sooo long and now that it's almost doable, now there are no houses and everything price wise has shot up!

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Reach out AlbaDoggy! Let's make it happen for you

[@zeitghost1321]

I really like News Braunsfels

[@ericpommier4197]

Great video. I'm considering a move to central Texas in a year so this helps a lot.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Keep my number handy, eric. Thanks for watching!

[@enriquemireles8947]

There is no longer any gaps between SA and Austin. But if you come from California I suggest Austin. They will tolerate you there.

[@timothykeith1367]

Maybe Lockhart should have been considered. Its much more affordable than Austin and commuting is easier than I-35

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

You're right Timothy. I took some footage there thinking of including it, but I'll probably make a separate video of it

[@timothykeith1367]

@@liveinnewbraunfels2015 If 130 was no longer a tollway that area would be more popular. I drove from Seguin to Austin for years, but only used the access road, which wasn't bad at all as there was not a lot of traffic a decade ago. I worked as a contractor for the tollway, one day I took 130 and it happened that there was a computer glitch and I got a free trip.

[@SLICKW1993]

Bastrop too.

[@jamiejimenez9334]

I love Lockhart.

[@timothykeith1367]

@@jamiejimenez9334 I would have chosen Lockhart hands down if I needed to live in the Austin area. I'd avoid any town on the I-35 corridor. For years I commuted to Austin from Seguin before 130 was built, I drove through Lockhart hundreds of times from FM 20. My work was on 183 in Austin, traffic was not too bad back then.

[@luperamos7307]

Where would you recommend families move to in Texas if they want good schools and want their property tax to stay below 2%?

[@Mr_AgentSnake]

My wife, 3 young sons and I are strongly considering moving to Texas. Seguin, Cíbolo, Selma, converse, Live Oak. Any tips on what neighborhoods are best, stores, atmosphere, schools etc.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Thanks for watching, DT! Your school ratings are higher in the Schertz/Cibolo area. I've been helping a lot of young families move there recently. Give me a call or text and lets see if we can help you!

[@easternyankee2096]

Some of the LA Crowd are looking into your areas . Here in El Paso ,They keep offering me almost twice what I paid for my property !

[@sharonsmith948]

Thanks for the informative video..one of the best i have seen. it would be a dream for me to move to texas .. one i hope i live long enough to see come true .. i love the camera work you did in the 360 mode .. what kind of camera did you use,,?? thanks again and keep up the great work you are a real blessing ..!!!

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Thanks for watching and your kind comments, Sharon! I use the Insta360 one R. Its a ton of fun. Great for work and home videos with the family

[@theresaholloway6344]

I bought a home in 2019 in NB originally grow up in castroville. We looked in Seguin but the population is dying due to the damn being taken down due to being to old without funds for repairs. I dont know if anyone is buy there but property taxes are very low

[@theresaholloway6344]

I also closed at 195000 3/2.5

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Thanks for watching, Theresa!

[@deuteronimus750]

New Braunfels these days is a suburb of San Antonio which has become so violent that it is rated in the top 7 most violent cities in the USA. Georgetown south to San Antonio will morph together in the next 20 years as one big Megalopolis with all the people moving in from California into the general central Texas area.

[@johnwelsh5248]

Hi! Thanks for the video. My husband and I are considering a move in the next year or so. We live in WA state. Super tired of the weather and economy here. We are interested in moving to a more conservative area. I noticed that this video was filmed in the winter, is it less brown in the summer? Are there areas of the state that are more conservative then others? Thanks!

[@michellespivey7395]

Anywhere from Austin to San Antonio are super liberal. If you want conservative then look at East or West Texas.

[@davidlozano2130]

Fredericksburg comfort Kerrville Bandera pretty places

[@georgewashington7374]

Fredericksburg is crazy expensive….but I agree…it is a great town. I would add Boerne to that group.

[@libertylover4575]

TONY, we are considering buying a property in Nee Braunfels. I know a couple of families who live there, who said that the residents are mostly Constitution supporting conservatives. But the only negative thing I’ve heard is that property taxes are very high, which is contradictory to being conservative & believing in Constitutional rights. That’s my only concern, because whenever you find high taxes, you find corruption. I’d love to live in a town full of freedom loving people with traditional values, but I want to know if there’s any corruption in the city government, since high taxes usually means that corrupt people are lining their pockets with taxpayer money. There are very few cities in America, in which the city government is spending all the tax money in an honest, transparent way that the taxpayers agree to. I hope that New Braunfels is one of those few exceptions to the typical fleecing that goes on in most cities, so I wanted to ask you if you know much about that.

[@BigBadJohn1892]

It’s very present

[@juanperez-yu6du]

Hi I live in San jose california. Thinking about buying around this areas. Looking for a retiree, calm n clean place. Can you refer me either san marcos o new broufels. I like outside nature.

[@endodanceruillemsdottir8156]

Great kayaking and water fun! Been going paddling there for @ 40 years. Love it there.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

The best! Thanks for watching

[@marioescobedo1137]

How about Boerne , Kerrville ,Bandera and Castroville.

[@axzzin1]

Is it hot in there? I see that there are no shades

[@Fjb581]

Just got back from New Braunfels Texas. I liked the area but way too much traffic for my liking..

[@davidmack4495]

yep...the dust has settled...

[@PSTXFL]

Too much congestion between Austin and San Antonio...try Kerrville it's much better.

[@chelseatennis9149]

It would be great if you added info about the schools

[@timrussell5172]

Sure keep jacking up the prices let me guess you relocated from california

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Indiana. Moved to Texas when I was 4. Thanks Mom & Dad!

[@michaelblankenship7605]

What about McQueeny?

[@sarahamazinggrace]

We are looking in Seguin, actually. I know it seems the least on the list but I have a feeling this town will keep improving in the near future. Am I wrong in thinking that?

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Absolutely not, Sarah! We're actually in the middle of 'Economic Development Week' in Guadalupe County. Seguin is teaming up with neighbors Schertz and Cibolo to promote economic well-being and quality of life. A recent success story is the opening of Workforce Solutions Alamo in Seguin. The leaders of these cities are concentrating on the creation and retention of jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base. Thanks for watching! I'm working on a new video on Schertz & Cibolo btw

[@Rafael.Alvarez]

@@liveinnewbraunfels2015 Please do so that the price of my home in Cibolo goes up and I can sell and move to the country.This city has grown like crazy in the last 7 years.

[@mariogonzales345]

You won't like Seguin,,,I lived there ...but I do love my family but not the town oh n Erma Rangel my for ever

[@81easton]

Just bought land at mystic shores. Can anyone tell me more about the area???

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

After earning a bachelors degree in San Marcos, and thirty-three years of living in Austin, am moving back to East Texas - where there are big trees and a spring-fed swimming hole waiting to be re-dug out on the family farm. Austin is full of people with beards, skinny jeans and taking pictures of their food. Nothing like it was in 1981. It's their adventure now, and five years ago I would have called you crazy if you said I would be moving back to the Bible Belt. What's made Athens lots better is that people are coming there from everywhere, and it's not just full of fundamentalists anymore. Times change, and (some) folks adjust... 😼 😽 😸 One thing to keep in mind: do it while you're healthy - and while your legs still work! 😉

[@brendamcchristy6044]

I enjoyed your video

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Brenda

[@marioescobedo1137]

You look like Henry Winkler( the Fonz).

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Hey (in Fonz voice)

[@vickycarroll7555]

Lockhart and its wonderful bbq....mmmm....

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

So Good! I did a BBQ tour for my birthday several years ago and have taken friends and family several times since. Still haven't learned to pace myself doing that

[@louieshepheard6772]

I live in Goliad. And Goliad County

[@safeandeffectivelol]

Used to be a great area. Now looks like California with all the urban sprawl

[@akvc2003]

How are the property taxes in Texas I'm looking to move out of Buffalo NY in the next year or two but I heard property taxes were high in Texas also

[@landrylee6207]

Cheaper than NY，tx land taxe rate 0.5％～2.5％，buffalo tx is beautiful

[@amafid]

My wife and I own 3 homes in Cibolo. It’s nice and boring just like we like it.

[@sammariofan]

The San Marcos River will heal you

[@michelleward7357]

I'm looking around Houston. Help. Please.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Hi Michelle. Check out my friend Jackson Wilkey's 'Living in Houston Texas' channel.

[@philrockett2828]

The best place around Houston is Lake Charles, La.

[@gmathis4829]

Buda.....como Viuda....like Widow....

[@travisdaniels9374]

Don't forget seguin ain't that small with all ppl moving into it can't even get fast food anymore

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

You're right, Travis. Honestly none of the towns I visited were that small these days. BTW I love Seguin

[@elisacardenas3535]

Born and raised in Seguin still live here

[@timothykeith1367]

If 130 wasn't a tollway Seguin would grow even more as that road is a convenient route to Austin. With Tesla building on that side of Austin will eventually sprawl that way more than it has.

[@gr82bloved43]

I wouldn't advertise Kyle if I were you .. the crime rate violence against you is 1 in 67! I live in the most riddled crime area in california and we beat it at 1 in 66 lol....thats bad very bad!

[@maizeni7817]

I googled it, and the crime rate seems to be fine. Maybe things changed.

[@garyzimmerman62]

This is SOUTH TEXAS.... How can you say it's "central texas" when just looking at a map,will show you are MUCH further south. Central Texas is Austin up to about the DFW area.....

[@jondstewart]

I don’t consider Seguin, new Braunfels, or San Marcos small town’s, more like extensions of Austin and San Antonio. Good old Texas! If the summers and winters were at least 20° cooler on average and cost of living in Austin the same as San Antonio, the state would be much greater!

[@swelch3621]

Please learn the correct pronunciation of Buda. It's not Buda, like the deity.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Oh, I've learned! A couple of comments on this. Funny but I've been mispronouncing it for years. thanks for watching!

[@katherineg9396]

When I lived in Austin in the 1980s, Buda was pronounced Beau (as in beauty)-da, not Buddha.

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

You're way is the correct way. I was schooled the day after posting this video. I've mispronounced it for 10 years.

[@katherineg9396]

@@liveinnewbraunfels2015 So sorry, I didn't mean to nag! Some Texas city names are pronounced so weird. I'm sure you've heard of Manor (pronounced Maynor).

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

@@katherineg9396 Lol. you're not nagging! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@dorianmac7466]

@@liveinnewbraunfels2015 Well thank you for being so gracious and accepting the correction, from a person who only recently learned the "correct" pronunciation.

[@shemanator247]

ANY TOWN THAT IS NOT BLUE OR HAVE A LESBIAN OR BETA MALE IN COUNTY OR CITY GOVERNMENT

[@raineedaytinyfilms]

Hopefully they don’t move to Austin, vote crappy still and have people pooping in their streets there too

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

lol you speak truth tho

[@josegutierrez9859]

Love Kyle Texas

[@Jamie-bb6rc]

Luling!

[@liveinnewbraunfels2015]

Luling should be covered. I'm thinking of a sequel

[@lamacykinard9821]

Honey I shrunk the kids 😊

[@aledojustajones]

😀

[@josephambrose2852]

Best small towns ? Went thru in 2018 A bunch of hell - holes if you ask me

[@lonestartropicalstx]

Where do the poor people live in the hill country? I mean the hard working Texans who make less than $40,000 per year? Serious question.

[@camilladownes8412]

Kerrville

[@lonestartropicalstx]

@@camilladownes8412 thank you!

[@carolynsanchez3797]

Longview

[@eddiebouler1855]

I M

[@Rekles]

You basically showed a video of yourself

[@yosquidd242]

he says san Marcus while he should say the O, but not as "us". Must be a Texan thing. you know, mispronunciation of Historic places. So do these places deserve better or are they relics of pre-civil rights and stuck in the good ole days???? But I know because I am a real Texan, in my own mind!

[@lourdeslozano2402]

😊😊😇😇😇

[@geckoproductions4128]

You might have a little more credibility if you actually know how to pronounce "BUDA." I guess you're a newbie to Texas too

[@draggingcrewcab]

I cringe every time you mispronounce Buda

[@yosquidd242]

Listen to the elders, not your elders they probably do not live where you can't pronounce the location correctly, like this R.E. guy! Money grubbers.

[@georgewashington7374]

New Braunfels was ruined decades ago. In the 80’s and 90’s it was an American Paradise. Now it is an urban nightmare.

[@richiemclaughlin6127]

what about Lubbock texas