Hertford County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · score computed October 2026
What is Hertford County, NC’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is Hertford County, NC in its market cycle?
Hertford County, NC is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Hertford County, NC?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Hertford County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $166K | ▼ -21.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 88 days | ▲ +125.6% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.4 | ▲ +50% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 55 | ▲ +89.7% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 10 | ▲ +25% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $123 | ▲ +34.7% | Redfin |
How has Hertford County, NC’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hertford County, NC a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Hertford County, NC is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 36 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Hertford County, NC?
The median sale price in Hertford County, NC is $166K, having fallen 21.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Hertford County, NC?
Hertford County, NC scores 65 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Hertford County, NC's Alpha Score?
Hertford County, NC's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (91/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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