River Bend, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
2,896 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,314 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$233,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$583 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,059 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.0% 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 62
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 1 46

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Ben D Quinn Elementary
2 miles, NE • 2.8 star
New Bern High
3 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Albert H Bangert Elementary
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
Craven Early College High
4 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Craven Community College
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Pamlico Community College
18 miles, SE • 1 star
Coastal Carolina Community College
24 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Lenoir Community College
26 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Carolina East Medical Center
6 miles, E • 4.1 star
Onslow Memorial Hospital
25 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Brynn Marr Hosp
26 miles, SW
NMC Camp Lejeune
27 miles, SW
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Airports

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