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 is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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kc_david
following this thread
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mesaliving2023
thanks for sharing
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dallas_aiden
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Camila Chavez
I work in construction here and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market for my field is solid. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Cora Murphy
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 1 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the Uptown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Alice K.
couldn't agree more
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Adrian Brown
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want safety, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Anna Howard
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 2 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Old Town side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Aubrey H.
I work in finance here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is underrated. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Ian Flores
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is job market. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
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