Hertford, NC

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Population
2,011
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
11 ft
Median Home Value
$176,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$613/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Set along a quiet bend of the Perquimans River, Hertford is a charming Inner Banks town where life moves at a comfortable, unhurried pace. Its historic downtown features tree-lined streets, welcoming neighbors, and classic homes leading right down to the water's edge. Residents enjoy easy access to boating and fishing, along with peaceful sunset views from the riverfront parks and the town's iconic S-bridge. Surrounded by open farmland and calm waterways, Hertford offers a close-knit, small-town atmosphere that makes newcomers feel right at home.

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