Housing by town in Hertford County, North Carolina
Hertford County, North Carolina has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $844 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $756 in 2015–2019 (+11.6%; Down after inflation).
Harrellsville has the highest median gross rent ($1,275) and Ahoskie the lowest ($809).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $844 (±$36)
- Households that rent
- 32.6%
- Median household income
- $45,537
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Hertford County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahoskie | $809 | 52.4% | $40,987 | $143,200 | $1,602 |
| Cofield | $825 | 36.7% | $41,250 | $82,100 | $552 |
| Como | — | 23.6% | — | $106,300 | $1,600 |
| Harrellsville | $1,275 | 14.5% | $70,089 | $122,700 | $1,148 |
| Murfreesboro | $1,079 | 45.9% | $39,914 | $158,600 | $1,691 |
| Winton | $843 | 49.4% | $48,036 | $86,100 | $975 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,450 | $27,450 | $43,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,350 | $50,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,250 | $56,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,150 | $62,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,300 | $67,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $45,450 | $72,700 |
| 7 people | $48,550 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 8 people | $51,700 | $51,700 | $82,700 |
How the places in Hertford County rank across North Carolina
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Crime reported to police in Hertford County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 465 | 324 | 1,621 | 19,992 | 3 of 4 |
| 2024 | 58 | 315 | 292 | 1,587 | 18,394 | 3 of 4 |
| 2025 | 59 | 328 | 254 | 1,413 | 17,978 | 3 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hertford County recorded 59 violent and 254 property crimes, 328 and 1,413 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Hertford County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford County Sheriff's Office | 11,152 | 10 | 70 |
| Ahoskie Police Department | 4,614 | 46 | 132 |
| Murfreesboro Police Department | 2,212 | 3 | 52 |
| Winton Police Department | 590 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Hertford County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27910 | 10,487 | $778 | $118,200 | $43,144 | 35.2% |
| 27855 | 5,783 | $1,014 | $99,600 | $42,938 | 36.3% |
| 27986 | 1,283 | $814 | $138,600 | $49,784 | 36.9% |
| 27818 | 850 | — | $101,900 | $58,478 | 9.0% |
| 27942 | 766 | — | $114,000 | $44,271 | 26.0% |
| 27922 | 758 | $825 | $118,900 | $49,250 | 21.8% |
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Questions about Hertford County
What is the crime rate in Hertford County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hertford County recorded 328 violent and 1,413 property crimes per 100,000 residents (59 violent and 254 property crimes in all).
Which place in Hertford County has the highest rent?
Harrellsville has the highest median gross rent, $1,275 (±$583) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Hertford County has the lowest rent?
Ahoskie has the lowest median gross rent, $809 (±$44) a month.
What is the median rent in Hertford County, North Carolina?
The median gross rent in Hertford County is $844 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hertford County, North Carolina
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hertford County, North Carolina
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Hertford County, NC
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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