Fast Facts
New Bern North Carolina is the second oldest town in North Carolina and is situated where the Trent and Neuse Rivers meet. New Bern abounds with old town charm, history, great restaurants, marinas, and is most notable for Tryon Palace and Gardens, the home of British Royal Governor William Tryon built in 1770. And, New Bern is the birthplace for Pepsi.
New Bern is ideal location for the active adult, kayaker, fisherman, boaters or outdoorsman.
Residents typically work in the Havelock, New Bern, Kinston and Jacksonville areas and are either retirees, young military families, families, professionals or long time residences of the area. For relocation information visit: ncrelo.com.
Population
Craven County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The estimated population in 2006 was 94,875.
Business Opportunities
Learn more about business opportunities by visiting www.newbernchamber.com or contact the Economic Development Council at www.cravenedc.com. For more information on recreation and tourism in Onslow County visit www.visitnewbern.com or on the surrounding area visit www.crystalcoastnc.org.
Education
The Craven County Public School System serves the students of Craven County.
Craven County Public School System
3600 Trent Road
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 514-6300
http://www.craven.k12.nc.us/
- Craven Community College
800 College Court
New Bern, NC 28562
(252) 444-6005
www.cravencc.edu/ - East Carolina University
East Fifth Street
Greenville, NC 27858
(252) 328-6131
www.ecu.edu/
Tax Rates
New Bern Property Tax:
Property Tax Rate: $7.15
National Average: $13.28
Rate is based on per $1000 of home value.
For more community information on New Bern North Carolina please visit www.Fizber.com
