Cost of Living in Hertford County, NC

What does it cost to live in Hertford County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$46,196

Median Rent

$846/mo

Median Home

$103,600

Affordability

595

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$524
Property Tax$88
Insurance$35

Total Monthly$647
% of Income16.8%

Renting

Median Rent$846
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$871
% of Income22%

Living in Hertford County, North Carolina

Hertford County has a median household income of $46,196 with housing costs that represent 16.8% of income for owners and 22% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.