At a Glance
Median Income
$56,893
$38,594 per capita
Home Value
$211,500
Zillow: $283,749
Median Rent
$1,068/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
363/100K
1,638/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.6% smoking rate
How New Bern Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Bern's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New Bern a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
New Bern residents earn a median household income of $56,893 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,594. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,740 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Bern is $211,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,749. Median rent is $1,068/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
New Bern reports 363 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,638/100K. The murder rate is 12.3/100K.
Education
29.6% of adults in New Bern hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Bern has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population31,563
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,100/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,893
Per Capita$38,594
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$6,913M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
A+
Home Value$211,500
Rent$1,068
Ownership60.1%
Zillow$283,749
Housing Units16,265
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent363/100K
Property1,638/100K
Murder12.3/100K
Assault273/100K
Burglary273/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death12,560/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation23 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries4
Did You Know?
New Bern was founded in 1710.
The median home in New Bern was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.