Hertford County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of May 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.
Where is Hertford County, NC in its market cycle?
Hertford County, NC is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Hertford County, NC housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $146K | ▼ -20.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 46 days | ▲ +318.2% |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 | ▼ -16.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 40 | ▲ +17.7% |
| Homes Sold | 11 | ▲ +37.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $82 | ▼ -31.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% | ▲ +12.2% |
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?
As of May 2026, Hertford County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, 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 $146K, having fallen 20.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Hertford County, NC?
Hertford County, NC scores 73 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 Affordability (73/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (41/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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