Hertford County, NC Housing Market Brief
county · NC · as of August 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 Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. 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 | $95K | ▼ -57.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 159 days | ▲ +93.9% |
| Months of Supply | 25.2 | ▲ +186.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 51 | ▲ +50% |
| Homes Sold | 2 | ▼ -50% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $94 | ▼ -23.3% |
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 August 2026, Hertford County, NC is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 56 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 $95K, having fallen 57.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Hertford County, NC?
Hertford County, NC scores 96 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 (99/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (26/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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