Investor-grade market analytics for New Bern, North Carolina. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$254,839
+2.4% year-over-year
7.2%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Migration: Top 26% nationally
In-migrants avg $59,483 AGI vs out-migrants $54,900
Opportunity Zone Market
3 ZIP codes in New Bern are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
New Bern, NC shows steady growth at 2.4% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.02x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+140 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (33/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.18% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
New Bern, NC's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (77/100). The composite climate risk score of 33/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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