Special Interest
Housing in Bertie County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Bertie County averages $839/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 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Bertie County FMR Area are $807 for a studio, $812 for 1‑bedroom, $1,066 for 2‑bedroom, $1,278 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,479 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $227 increase for a 2-bedroom in Bertie County shows a 27% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Bertie County was 4.9% in 2024, compared to North Carolina at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
