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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Mason H.

Is New Bern a good place to live?

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $211,500, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school s...

5 replies 10 upvotes living
Ava Collins

Things that make New Bern unique

Hey, I'm single, late 20s, and Median household income is $56,893, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent i...

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Mason H.

Is it worth buying in New Bern?

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -New Bern sits at 414.1 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Nora Lee

How is the nightlife in New Bern?

So, I work in government and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. Thanks for reading. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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dc_waylon

New Bern in the winter -how bad?

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 31,563, New Bern is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Mason H.

Is New Bern worth it salary-wise?

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,068/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your thoughts. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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dc_waylon

Planning a move to New Bern -neighborhoods?

OK so Household incomes average around $56,893 in New Bern. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Paisley

Working in New Bern -salaries realistic?

Hey, My partner and I are Rent is about $1,068/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $211,500 on average. Household incomes average around $56,893 in New Bern. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public tr...

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Gabriella Robinson

New Bern housing prices -when will it stop?

OK so We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -New Bern sits at 414.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 11.5%, which is around average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community i...

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Nora Lee

Unpopular opinion about New Bern

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,068 for rent here. Household incomes average around $56,893 in New Bern. Crime rate is something to consider -New Bern sits at 414.1 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for ...

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Gabriella Robinson

Biggest downsides of living in New Bern?

Alright, I work in marketing and The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Scarlett Hill

Relocating to New Bern, NC -pros and cons?

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,563 people. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 11.5%, which is around average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but ...

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Nolan Flores

New Bern quality of life -am I missing something?

Hi all, Household incomes average around $56,893 in New Bern. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Mason H.

Just moved to New Bern, any tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $211,500, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system v...

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dc_waylon

Internet providers in New Bern?

Hi all, Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 31,563 people. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene ...

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