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River Bend, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Craven County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,896
Population
1,154/sq mi density
$68,314
Median Income
$38,496 per capita
$233,700
Home Value
$272,217 Zillow
$1,296
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
63
Violent Crime/100K
378 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,314 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$233,700 home value, $1,296/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$233,700
17% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,296/mo
11% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
88.3%
35% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,590
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$233,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$272,217
Median Sale Price
$257,500
Median List Price
$350,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
88.3%
Owner-Occupied
11.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$932/mo
1 Bedroom
$981/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,161/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,499/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,780/mo
Census median rent:
$1,296/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
162 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
13.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$158
Active Inventory
22
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
88.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $233,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,217 |
| Median Sale Price | $257,500 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $158 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,296 |
| FMR Studio | $932 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $981 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,161 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,499 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,780 |
Market
| Days on Market | 162 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 13.6% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 22 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $158 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 88.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,590 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 35.4% |