New Bern, North Carolina

Small North Carolina city with local appeal

Southeast New Bern, NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.3

C

out of 100

Overview

New Bern is a North Carolina city with a population of approximately 32,226, part of the New Bern, NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $286,045. Median household income is $55,673.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 32,226 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $286,045 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $55,673 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 18 minutes
  • Part of the New Bern, NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

32,226

Source: Census ACS

$286,045

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$55,673

Source: Census ACS

18 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

27

Source: Walk Score

95 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Craven County (county-level results)

39%
60%
Democrat 22,011
Republican 33,477
Leans R+20.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 71.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 53.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 78.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 27/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.3

Location

New Bern, NC (35.1019, -77.0319)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.