In Hertford, North Carolina, the median home price is $117,759; median household income is $45,537; the population is 19,908; schools rate 4.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 326.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.5 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Hertford at a glance
Population
19,908
Median Household Income
$45,537
Typical Home Value
$117,759
School District Rating
4.3
Violent Crime Rate
326.2
Avg Commute Time
26.5
About Hertford
Hertford has a population of 19,908. The median home value is $117,759, 66% below the North Carolina median. Median household income is $45,537 (37% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are Ahoskie, Murfreesboro, and Winton.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Hertford
6 towns, by population.
Hertford at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Hertford?
- Hertford has a population of 19,908 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Hertford?
- The median home value in Hertford is $117,759. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Hertford?
- Median household income in Hertford is $45,537 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Hertford in?
- Hertford is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Hertford?
- Hertford contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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