New Bern, NC vs Ormond Beach, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Ormond Beach leads in crime level (5.6 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in walk score (27 vs 21). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 21.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 32,226 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | R+21.8 |
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73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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