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New Bern, NC vs Lake Stevens, WA

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Are people in Lake Stevens older or younger than people in New Bern?
- The Median Age in Lake Stevens is 6.0 years younger than in New Bern.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lake Stevens or New Bern?
- Lake Stevens housing costs are 163.9% more expensive than New Bern housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lake Stevens or New Bern?
- The average commute for residents of Lake Stevens is 13.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of New Bern.

Things to do in New Bern?
New Bern, NC can be found along North Carolina's coastal plain along the Neuse River Basin with a population just over 30 thousand residents enjoying historical attractions like Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens or kid friendly spots such as The Municiple Pool & Water Works Complex ideal for any family fun day out!

Things to do in Lake Stevens?
Lake Stevens, WA sits just east of Everett providing its residents with easy access to numerous natural attractions from hiking trails to boulder fields scattered throughout the area.

 New Bern, NCLake Stevens, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,135329,725,481
 Median Income$45,829  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$239,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.38  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Lake Stevens    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I lived all over the country and the world for 27 yrs and moved into Lake Stevens 12 yrs ago. Absolutely a great place to live! Our 3 girls have done well in the  More

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My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake  More

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10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats  More

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