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New Bern, NC

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in New Bern.

Population: 67,743 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in New Bern, NC is $293,667 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $341,873 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,638/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, winter weather, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$293,667

Typical home value

+2.3%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$293,667
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+37.1%
10-year appreciation
+95.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$293,667
House Price Index (state)
445.4 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$341,873
Median list price
$347,325
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
+5.2%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
425
For-sale inventory
399
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
469
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
110

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,638/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$946/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$952/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,246/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,644/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,985/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Craven County Board of Education, Riverside Leadership Academy
Schools include
Bridgeton Elementary, J.T. Barber Elementary, Brinson Memorial Elementary, Oaks Road Academy, Grover C Fields Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, winter weather, lightning, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · winter weather: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
5,218
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 64% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station (16.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
52.5°F
Annual precipitation
55.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,841
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,674

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cape Lookout National Seashore (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Canaan Air Base Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
5
Hospitals include
CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER, UNC LENOIR HEALTH CARE, ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+556 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
21.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,444
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
76.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,492
Average weekly wage
$999
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
553

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

New BernState medianUS median
Typical home value$293,667$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$341,873$330,000$325,000
Median days on market61 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,638/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,444$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in New Bern, NC?
$293,667.
What is the median sale price in New Bern, NC?
$341,873.
How long do homes take to sell in New Bern, NC?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in New Bern, NC?
Typical rent: $1,638/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in New Bern, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, winter weather, lightning, heat wave, ice storm.
Is New Bern, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 5,218 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in New Bern, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 64% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New Bern, NC?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New Bern, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New Bern, NC?
15 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is New Bern, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in New Bern, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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