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New Braunfels, TX vs Mechanicsville, VA

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Are people in Mechanicsville older or younger than people in New Braunfels?
- The Median Age in Mechanicsville is 6.6 years older than in New Braunfels.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mechanicsville or New Braunfels?
- Mechanicsville housing costs are 7.1% less expensive than New Braunfels housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mechanicsville or New Braunfels?
- The average commute for residents of Mechanicsville is 1.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of New Braunfels.

Things to do in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels, Texas is located between Austin and San Antonio and proudly preserves its German heritage through museums such as Sophienburg Archives & Museum.

Things to do in Mechanicsville?
Mechanicsville, Virginia sits within Hanover County featuring numerous attractions such as Cool Springs Battlefield or Meadow Farm Museum combined with stores like Rutland Commons Shopping Center and multiple dining spots including Caz's Pub.

 New Braunfels, TXMechanicsville, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,767329,725,481
 Median Income$76,890  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$377,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for New Braunfels    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth.  More

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Diana · 

I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The  More

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I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south  More

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Reviews for Mechanicsville    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hanover High was ranked the number 1 school in the region by Richmond Magazine. Wonderful principal, committed teachers, IB diploma. We have been extremely happy with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Virginia may seem to have a reasonable income tax rate (5.0%) but when you add up all the other taxes i.e. Personal property tax, business property tax, sales tax,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mechanicsville is a nice place to live, the climate is great. Of course it's Virginia - so if someone doesn't like the weather they just have to hang around a few days  More

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