New Bern, North Carolina

Population 30,074

New Bern is located in Craven County, NC. The population is 30,074, making New Bern the largest city in Craven County.

There are 12 public schools in New Bern with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for New Bern is low , and there are 144 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in New Bern is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date New Bern property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near New Bern include Trent Woods, Township 8 Township and Brices Creek.

New Bern Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 14.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.8%

Crime Rate

33.36% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 56
  • Violent Crimes: 414
  • Robbery: 70
  • Burglary: 646
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

71.72% Higher than national avg.
  • 144 offenders in New Bern
  • 47.88 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

487 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 10
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 462

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in New Bern, NC and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates New Bern's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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107 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of New Bern, NC issued 107 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of New Bern, NC issued 111 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $760
  • 1 Bedroom: $770
  • 2 Bedrooms: $978
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,308
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,678

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Environmental Hazards

487 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    New Bern, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    New Bern, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    New Bern, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 43.37°
  • February 46.8°
  • March 53.6°
  • April 62.45°
  • May 70.09°
  • June 78.13°
  • July 80.85°
  • August 80.2°
  • September 74.13°
  • October 62.9°
  • November 52.72°
  • December 49.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for New Bern, NC

Earthquakes
New Bern, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
New Bern, NC has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
New Bern, NC has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
New Bern, NC has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in New Bern, NC: $41,970

Unemployment

Unemployment in New Bern is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 43.72%
White Collar - 56.28%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • G.K. Butterfield
  • Walter B. Jones
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