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New Bern, North Carolina houses and real estate market data.
Houses in New Bern, NC (Craven County) — Census median home value $211,500, county listing prices up about 2.7% over the past year. Market data for New Bern houses and the broader area.
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New Bern, NC is in Craven County, North Carolina — this guide covers houses in New Bern and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 31,563, with a median household income of $56,893. Census data puts New Bern houses at a median value of $211,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Craven County's current median listing price runs $359,475, up about 2.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
New Bern housing market
New Bern is in Craven County, North Carolina. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in New Bern and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$211,500
Population (Census ACS)
31,563
Median household income
$56,893
County price trend (2025)
2.81% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
New Bern market snapshot
Population
31,563
County
Craven County
Median Household Income
$56,893
Median Home Value (city)
$211,500
Median Listing Price (Craven County)
$359,475
Median Gross Rent
$1,068/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts New Bern's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $211,500. Separately, Craven County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $359,475. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Craven County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.81% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
New Bern has an estimated population of 31,563 and a median household income of $56,893, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
New Bern's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Craven County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes New Bern.
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Nearby communities include Trent Woods, Bridgeton, Brices Creek, River Bend, James City, Fairfield Harbour, Neuse Forest, Vanceboro, Cove City, Havelock, Cherry Branch, Dover.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Pollocksville (~10.5 mi), Grantsboro (~13.3 mi), Arapahoe (~14.9 mi), Alliance (~15.3 mi), Maysville (~15.9 mi), Minnesott Beach (~16.0 mi), Trenton (~16.1 mi), Bayboro (~17.5 mi), Stonewall (~18.9 mi), Aurora (~21.4 mi), Oriental (~22.6 mi), Vandemere (~24.1 mi), Newport (~25.1 mi), Mesic (~25.2 mi), Peletier (~25.4 mi), Broad Creek (~26.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
New Bern data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
31,563
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$211,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$56,893
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,068
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.81%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$359,475
Census place type
city
County
Craven County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
28.69 sq mi
Census GEOID
3746340
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in New Bern
Schools
Craven County Schools — 26 schools, 12,755 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Craven addresses may be served by Craven County Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
New Bern FAQ
What are houses worth in New Bern, NC?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in New Bern at $211,500. Craven County's current median listing price runs $359,475, up about 2.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in New Bern, NC?
For owner-occupied houses in New Bern, Census ACS data shows a median value of $211,500. Active listing prices in Craven County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in New Bern, NC?
New Bern houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Craven County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of New Bern, NC?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts New Bern's population at approximately 31,563.
What's the median rent in New Bern, NC?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in New Bern at approximately $1,068 per month.
What is the median household income in New Bern, NC?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in New Bern at approximately $56,893.
Is the New Bern housing market growing?
Craven County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.81% annual change in 2025.
Is New Bern, NC affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts New Bern's median home value at about 3.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves New Bern, NC?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Craven County Schools for many New Bern addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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