New Bern, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
31,563 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,893 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$211,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$526 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$851 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.8% 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 43
Feb 3 0 46
Mar 4 0 53
Apr 3 0 61
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 6 0 80
Aug 6 0 78
Sep 6 0 73
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 1 46

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NC State Senate District 2, NC State House District 3, NC
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Schools

Calvary Baptist Church School
<1 miles, NE • 1 star
Grover C Fields Middle
1 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Craven Community College
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Pamlico Community College
14 miles, SE • 1 star
Coastal Carolina Community College
29 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Lenoir Community College
30 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Carolina East Medical Center
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Onslow Memorial Hospital
29 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Brynn Marr Hosp
30 miles, SW
NMC Camp Lejeune
31 miles, SW
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Airports

Albert J Ellis Airport
36 miles, W • 1 star
Pitt-Greenville Airport
41 miles, N • 1 star
Wilmington International Airport
74 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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