Living in River Bend, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of River Bend · Census data 2020–2024
River Bend has 2,874 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $71,824 (about the same as the North Carolina median), the median home value is $266,100, the median rent is $1,289/month.
River Bend at a glance
- Population
- 2,874
- Median age
- 53.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $71,824State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $266,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,289/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 86.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is River Bend a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the North Carolina median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in River Bend
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In River Bend the median home value is $266,100, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,289 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,380 a month in housing costs.
River Bend median household income
The median household income in River Bend is $71,824 and the income per person is $39,909. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in River Bend: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,601
- Owner-occupied
- 86.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.6%
- Vacant
- 16.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.04
River Bend demographics
- Population
- 2,874
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 10.1%
- 65 and older
- 32.7%
- Households
- 1,335
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 14.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of River Bend ›
Education in River Bend
32.7% of adults 25 and older in River Bend have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in River Bend
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 89%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
River Bend vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Bend | 2,874 | $71,824 | $266,100 | $1,289 |
| Trent Woods | 4,032 | $107,802 | $343,100 | $1,385 |
| Brices Creek | 3,415 | $85,723 | $338,700 | — |
| New Bern | 32,734 | $61,031 | $240,100 | $1,081 |
| Pollocksville | 463 | $60,714 | $162,100 | $716 |
| James City | 4,789 | $58,973 | $204,400 | $1,019 |
| Bridgeton | 427 | $38,929 | $165,500 | $1,010 |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,948 | $72,583 | $300,600 | $1,758 |
| Trenton | 319 | $47,841 | $176,800 | $979 |
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What is the median household income in River Bend, NC?
The median household income in River Bend is $71,824, about the same as the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in River Bend?
The median home value in River Bend is $266,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in River Bend?
The median gross rent in River Bend is $1,289 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is River Bend, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the North Carolina median.
What is the median age in River Bend?
The median age in River Bend is 53.1 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in River Bend?
The average commute to work in River Bend is 17 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in River Bend?
The unemployment rate in River Bend is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is River Bend?
32.7% of adults in River Bend have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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