Hertford, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Perquimans County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,703 Population 595/sq mi density
$40,096 Median Income $28,442 per capita
$178,600 Home Value $291,995 Zillow
$634 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$40,096 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$178,600 home value, $634/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Hertford, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,096
47% below
$28,442 per capita
Home Value
$178,600
37% below
Zillow: $291,995
Median Rent
$634/mo
45% below
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Hertford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hertford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
63%
Rent
55%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hertford a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hertford residents earn a median household income of $40,096 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,442. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 278 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hertford is $178,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,995. Median rent is $634/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

13.2% of adults in Hertford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hertford has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,703
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density595/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,096
Per Capita$28,442
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$392M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A
Home Value$178,600
Rent$634
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$291,995
Housing Units1,110
Rent Burden22.0%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,273/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute37 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Hertford was founded in 1758.
The median home in Hertford was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.