New Bern, NC vs Riviera Beach, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
New Bern leads in crime level (9.9 vs 25.8). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 24.4 min). Riviera Beach leads in walk score (32 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Riviera Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 62.6 (#1843) |
| Population | 32,226 | 38,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $412,283 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $57,851 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | D+0.8 |
C
73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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D-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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