New Bern Metro Area, NC
Living in the New Bern Metro Area
Bikeability21
Walkability28
Commute73
Public Transit13
Affordability76
Public Safety95
Airports4
Hospitals34
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
125kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
23%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black22%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$7.5k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military3%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value+$8.5k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$681Median Monthly Rent+$160 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas10%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the New Bern Metro Area
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in the New Bern Metro Area
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the New Bern Metro Area
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding43
Tornado31
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near New Bern Metro Area, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near New Bern Metro Area, NC
The Epiphany School of Global Studies
1 miles, S
Calvary Baptist Church School
1 miles, SE
St Paul Catholic School
2 miles, S
New Bern Christian Academy
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near New Bern Metro Area, NC
East Carolina University
38 miles, NW
University of Mount Olive
56 miles, W
Barton College
63 miles, NW
North Carolina Wesleyan College
74 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near New Bern Metro Area, NC
Carolina East Medical Center
1 miles, E
Onslow Memorial Hospital
30 miles, SW
Vidant Beaufort Hospital
30 miles, N
Brynn Marr Hosp
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near New Bern Metro Area, NC
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
4 miles, SE
Albert J Ellis Airport
36 miles, SW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
40 miles, NW
Wilmington International Airport
75 miles, SW