New Bern, NC

Metro area in North Carolina · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +3.6%

Median Home Value

$254,839

↑ +2.4%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,524/mo

↑ +4.6%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.2%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+48.6%

Income Needed to Buy

$63,799

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

549

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.9

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.4%

3 Months

↑ +1.3%

12 Months

↑ +3.6%

5-Year Price Trend

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