New bern : North carolina

What New Bern is like for active adults

New Bern, North Carolina is a historic town located where 2 rivers join to meet the Pamlico Sound on the Southeastern coast of North Carolina. This city of nearly 29,000 has a 56 square block tree lined historic district that appeals to many active adults who would like to live in or near a real town. The city, originally settled by Swiss and Germans, is the second oldest town in North Carolina and also one of its fastest growing. It is known as a particularly friendly and welcoming place with a lower than average cost of living. New Bern is located in Craven County. There is ample retail shopping in New Bern with malls, large department stores, as well as specialty shops and boutiques. There are many excellent restaurants in the area.

Many of the Federal and Georgian style homes in the historic district have been lovingly restored by people who have moved here in retirement, and there are many others that are waiting to be brought back to their former glory. Other, more modest neighborhoods such as Village Woods and Derby Park are also available in town. Outside of town there are many active adult developments to choose from. They offer every type of amenity from golf to tennis to marinas. For those who need more assistance in their daily living there are many assisted living and retirement homes to choose from.

Cost-of-living and property taxes in New Bern are lower than the national average. As in much of the country, home prices have been changing fast in New Bern. In late 2009 the median price of a home was between $130,000 and $160,000, depending on the source of the data.

For a list of profiles on over 450 cities and towns go to best reviews of retirement communities; here is a retirement guide to North Carolina.
Photo of Stanly House courtesy of Wikipedia and Smallbones.

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What is special about this retirement community

• Picturesque and historic town on the water • Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens • Croatan National Forest • Historic neighborhoods and homes • Vital downtown shopping • Lively cultural scene • Friendly town with lower than average cost of living • Just a short drive to the beaches of the Outer Banks

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What is not special about this retirement community

For those looking for a big city, it is not.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Boaters, golfers, and antiquers will like New Bern's milder climate and the charming, relaxed setting of a historic town. Some of the people who live here are half-backs – northerners who migrated first to Florida and have now moved halfway back. Use this link for a page that explains the various types of retirement communities

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Local economy is driven by

Construction, education, public administration, services

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Climate and Physical Environment

New Bern is located 35 miles inland from the Outer Banks in Southeastern North Carolina. The Neuse and Trent rivers meet here and empty into the Pamlico Sound. It is a tidewater savanna. The average July high is 88 and the average January low is 34. August is usually the rainiest month.

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Cultural environment

The New Bern Civic Theatre features plays and other entertainment. The Bank of the Arts, the New Bern Academy Museum, and the Craven Dance Arts Council and Gallery also provide cultural enjoyment. The Crystal Coast Civic Center is another active venue. Craven Community College is here and provides cultural opportunities. The library is part of the Craven/Pamlico/Carteret Regional Library system.

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Medical facilities

Craven Regional Medical Center

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Transportation

The Craven County airport in New Bern has daily service to Atlanta via the Delta Connection.

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Facts about NEW BERN

State: NC
Environment: College Town,Coastal,Small Town,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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