New Bern, NC vs Stuart, 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
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 23.2 min). Stuart leads in crime level (8.4 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 32,226 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that New Bern has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
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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66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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