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Macon, GA vs New Bern, NC

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- The average commute for residents of New Bern is 8.1% longer than it is for residents of Macon.
- 114.7% more residents of New Bern work from home compared to residents of Macon.
 New Bern, GAUnited States, NC
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 Commute Mode
 Macon, GANew Bern, NC
 Auto (alone)82.3%  Unlock
 Carpool  Unlock8.6%
 Mass Transit0.0%  Unlock
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%
 Walk2.3%  Unlock
 Work at Home  Unlock9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Macon, GANew Bern, NC
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.1%  Unlock
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.28.4%  Unlock
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.10.4%  Unlock
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.3%  Unlock
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.8%  Unlock
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.0%  Unlock
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.9%
Reviews for Macon    23 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Macon is great, the thing I like about Macon is it's just an extension of Atlanta, like you wouldn't know the difference. The politics are the same, the people are the  More

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I moved to Macon seven years ago and have found the people to be welcoming, the restaurants wonderful, the downtown vibrant and so many activities to get involved with.   More

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Over 4 years ago

Macon is a perfect example of what Southern whites most feared in the 50-60s when there was the big push to bus blacks in to vote. The expected disaster occurred and is  More

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Reviews for New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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