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New Bern, NC vs Longview, TX

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Are people in Longview older or younger than people in New Bern?
- The Median Age in Longview is 5.8 years younger than in New Bern.

Are housing costs cheaper in Longview or New Bern?
- Longview housing costs are 17.0% less expensive than New Bern housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Longview or New Bern?
- The average commute for residents of Longview is 0.8 minutes shorter 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 Longview?
Longview, Texas offers plenty of outdoor activities such as kayaking on Lake O' The Pines or exploring one of its many nature trails.

 New Bern, NCLongview, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,967329,725,481
 Median Income$45,829  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$239,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%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 Longview    9 Reviews

I was born and raised here. I don't recommend it. I love religious people but the religious culture here is so suffocating. I felt like I couldn't breath or be  More

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The schools are substandard. Bullying is part of the culture, not only in the schools, but in the work places. The good jobs are 'hidden' - you have to know someone to  More

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Over 15 years ago

Longview, Texas is a growing Northeast Texas town of about 80,000. Lots of families raise their children  More

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