#1. The Most Affordable Neighborhoods in the New Bern Metro Area, NC James City, James City, NC Learn more Population: 26,903 Median Age: 41 Family-Households: 75% Median Household Income: $74,053 Average Commute (mi.): 24 Median Home Value: $209,005 Median Monthly Rent: $896 Renter-Occupied: 21%