Housing by town in Craven County, North Carolina
Craven County, North Carolina has 13 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,110 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $910 in 2015–2019 (+22.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Fairfield Harbour has the highest median gross rent ($1,758) and Vanceboro the lowest ($492).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,110 (±$39)
- Households that rent
- 31.6%
- Median household income
- $65,873
- Places
- 13
Cities, towns and townships in Craven County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brices Creek | — | 5.4% | $85,723 | $338,700 | $1,524 |
| Bridgeton | $1,010 | 27.7% | $38,929 | $165,500 | $1,707 |
| Cherry Branch | $1,706 | 14.1% | $104,432 | $262,200 | $1,390 |
| Cove City | $1,016 | 34.7% | $41,522 | $81,700 | $828 |
| Dover | $929 | 40.3% | $37,250 | $131,800 | $947 |
| Fairfield Harbour | $1,758 | 11.1% | $72,583 | $300,600 | $1,418 |
| Havelock | $1,280 | 58.7% | $58,408 | $207,700 | $1,758 |
| James City | $1,019 | 14.9% | $58,973 | $204,400 | $1,042 |
| Neuse Forest | — | 20.0% | $84,500 | $228,000 | $1,404 |
| New Bern | $1,081 | 40.3% | $61,031 | $240,100 | $1,734 |
| River Bend | $1,289 | 13.6% | $71,824 | $266,100 | $1,662 |
| Trent Woods | $1,385 | 8.6% | $107,802 | $343,100 | $1,804 |
| Vanceboro | $492 | 53.5% | $34,514 | $148,400 | $1,090 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,300 | $30,450 | $48,750 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $34,800 | $55,700 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $39,150 | $62,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $43,500 | $69,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $47,000 | $75,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $50,500 | $80,750 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $53,950 | $86,350 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $57,450 | $91,900 |
How the places in Craven County rank across North Carolina
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Crime reported to police in Craven County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 237 | 245 | 1,466 | 1,513 | 96,908 | 4 of 7 |
| 2024 | 242 | 253 | 1,186 | 1,241 | 95,543 | 3 of 7 |
| 2025 | 274 | 283 | 1,188 | 1,229 | 96,662 | 3 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Craven County recorded 274 violent and 1,188 property crimes, 283 and 1,229 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 92% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Craven County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven County Sheriff's Office | 44,399 | 111 | 437 |
| New Bern Police Department | 34,980 | 130 | 595 |
| Havelock Police Department | 17,283 | 33 | 156 |
| Trent Woods Police Department | 4,041 | — | — |
| River Bend Police Department | 2,879 | — | — |
| Vanceboro Police Department | 864 | — | — |
| Bridgeton Police Department | 350 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Craven County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28562 | 39,082 | $1,144 | $277,800 | $75,012 | 25.6% |
| 28560 | 28,661 | $1,000 | $216,900 | $65,411 | 30.5% |
| 28532 | 20,908 | $1,269 | $218,000 | $60,605 | 48.0% |
| 28586 | 7,992 | $770 | $112,300 | $57,041 | 24.4% |
| 28523 | 2,753 | $850 | $158,600 | $45,452 | 33.8% |
| 28533 | 2,452 | — | — | — | — |
| 28526 | 1,842 | $920 | $124,200 | $39,110 | 17.2% |
| 28527 | 1,588 | $1,638 | $120,800 | $74,190 | 13.7% |
| 28519 | 392 | $1,010 | $164,600 | $38,988 | 29.7% |
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Questions about Craven County
What is the crime rate in Craven County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Craven County recorded 283 violent and 1,229 property crimes per 100,000 residents (274 violent and 1,188 property crimes in all).
Which place in Craven County has the highest rent?
Fairfield Harbour has the highest median gross rent, $1,758 (±$290) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Craven County has the lowest rent?
Vanceboro has the lowest median gross rent, $492 (±$302) a month.
What is the median rent in Craven County, North Carolina?
The median gross rent in Craven County is $1,110 (±$39) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Craven County, North Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Craven County, North Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Craven County, NC
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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