Mansfield

Morehead City, NC · Carteret County Schools · #1 in Morehead City

Livability64.6/ 100
Where to live
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Why this score

What we measured for a family deciding where to buy.

Schools50.0
4 elementary nearby, avg —/5
Services access77.1
Across the 9 PCS verticals
Distance to base67.0
13 mi to the gate · 36 min

Crime isn't folded into this score — it's only reported at the county level, not by neighborhood. See the county figure below.

What's reachable

Counts within a short drive of Mansfield, with the average Google rating.

Daycares & Childcare
10 4.9
Hospitals
1 3.0
Pediatricians
27 4.5
Dentists
52 4.7
Veterinarians
10 4.7
Self Storage
13 4.6
Moving Companies
3 4.3
Gyms & Fitness
16 4.9
Grocery Stores
10 4.4

Housing budget

BAH · E-5 w/ dependents · MOREHEAD/CHERRY PT MCAS, NC
$1,851/mo

Same BAH applies to every neighborhood in the housing area — see the Morehead City community guide for the full pay-grade table and the VA loan facts.

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