Special Interest
Housing in Hertford County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Hertford County averages $844/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the North Carolina median of $1,228 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 39% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Hertford County FMR Area are $650 for a studio, $719 for 1‑bedroom, $943 for 2‑bedroom, $1,234 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,249 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $99 increase for a 2-bedroom in Hertford County shows a 12% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Hertford County was 4.3% in 2024, compared to North Carolina at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
