Cherry Branch, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,406 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
90.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$111,930 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
48 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$278,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,114 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,529 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Craven County
1
New Bern Urban Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Craven County
2
New Bern Urban Area
2
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 44
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 7 0 80
Aug 7 0 78
Sep 7 0 73
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 4 0 55
Dec 4 1 47

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 4%

Schools

Arapahoe Charter School
5 miles, N 2.3 star
Roger Bell New Tech Academy
5 miles, W 1.9 star
Havelock High
6 miles, W 2.8 star
Havelock Middle
6 miles, W 2.3 star

Colleges

Pamlico Community College
9 miles, N 1 star
Carteret Community College
15 miles, S 1.4 star
Craven Community College
20 miles, NW 1.4 star
Coastal Carolina Community College
34 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Carteret General Hospital
15 miles, S 2.3 star
Carolina East Medical Center
19 miles, NW 4.1 star
NMC Camp Lejeune
34 miles, W
Brynn Marr Hosp
34 miles, W

Airports

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
16 miles, NW 1 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
46 miles, W 1 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
58 miles, N 1 star
Wilmington International Airport
77 miles, W 1.4 star