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Hertford, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Perquimans County County
Hertford, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Hertford a Good Place to Live?
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 3.7% (3% 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 $277,774. 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.
Safety & Crime
Hertford reports 616 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,556/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.