Living in New Bern
New Bern is a large place in North Carolina, United States, home to 30,070 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 18%, #2,883 of 16,523), nature lovers (top 30%, #5,331 of 18,063), people who want to live by the sea (top 31%, #1,988 of 6,413).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about New Bern
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- It is right on the coast of the Pamlico Sound.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 47 min and sets around 23:00; in late June it sets around 2:26.
How New Bern ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In North Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 33 | #9,894 of 11,898 | #216 of 324 | Map |
| Low-income household | 43 | #3,794 of 9,771 | #114 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income family | 38 | #5,435 of 8,006 | #150 of 199 | Map |
| Single parent | 37 | #5,086 of 6,237 | #105 of 124 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #5,229 of 9,474 | #70 of 256 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 49 | #7,349 of 9,474 | #112 of 256 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #4,134 of 10,762 | #47 of 283 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,793 of 7,271 | #66 of 150 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 28 | #7,095 of 8,006 | #161 of 199 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #3,848 of 12,111 | #86 of 328 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 30 | #5,776 of 7,271 | #99 of 150 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 38 | #7,975 of 9,474 | #121 of 256 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 57 | #5,331 of 18,063 | #167 of 491 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 42 | #2,883 of 16,523 | #70 of 446 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 52 | #6,204 of 18,063 | #200 of 491 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #7,516 of 16,523 | #71 of 446 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #7,352 of 21,167 | #111 of 580 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 50 | #11,254 of 12,111 | #287 of 328 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #1,988 of 6,413 | #37 of 157 | Map |
| Business owner | 21 | #9,700 of 12,111 | #256 of 328 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- James City 2 km
- Havelock 29 km
- Washington (North Carolina) 49 km
- Half Moon 49 km
- Piney Green 50 km
- Morehead City 52 km
- Kinston (North Carolina) 52 km
- Ayden 53 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.