There are 7 independent living communities serving New Bern, North Carolina. This includes 6 communities in New Bern and 1 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in North Carolina range from $20 to $145, with a mean expenditure running about $54. The per month expense averages about $1,617 and ranges between $605 and $4,342. Yearly, the mean cost is about $19,404, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in New Bern, NC range from about $880 per month to $2,258 per month, with an average cost of approximately $1,939 per month. This equates to an annual cost of about $23,265.
Located in Craven County, New Bern is a medium sized city in the State of North Carolina. While the encompassing area contains 2,068,612 residents, there are 65,097 within the city itself. Approximately 33% of the residents are 55 and over.
New Bern has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The city has a median per capita income of $28,000 and a median household income is $47,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is around 10.69% and the median home price is $103,500, which is significantly less than the North Carolina average of $204,000.
New Bern has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The city receives very high amounts of rainfall annually. New Bern has a moderate rate of crime and good air quality in comparison to other cities.