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New Bern.

$1,081/mo median rent

Cost of living works in this city's favor. Median rent sits around $1,081 a month, nothing that raises eyebrows. Solid value overall. Home prices are reasonable, with a median around $240,100. Not a steal, but not intimidating either.

3.6% unemployment

Unemployment here is 3.6%, a little below the national average of 4.3%.

372 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

19 min average commute

Commutes are reasonable, averaging 18.8 minutes. Nothing heroic, and there's still time left over for a life after work. 9 in 10 workers drive to work; 9% work from home.

1 hospital

There's one Medicare-certified hospital inside city limits, rated 4.0 out of 5 by Medicare. Hospitals in neighboring towns aren't counted here.

29% bachelor's degree or higher

College degree attainment runs below average at 29%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.

10 public schools inside the boundary

There are 10 public schools inside the boundary and 3 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1, close to the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Cape Lookout National Seashore (45 miles away). There are 4 national parks and sites within a day's drive.