County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Hertford County, North Carolina Eviction Risk: Elevated

5 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Ahoskie (5.8) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score5.7/ 10 · Elevated

Cities tracked5municipalities

Census tracts8scored

Population9kLiving in 5 cities

Income spent on rent38.0%avg renter household

Average rent$908/ month

How Hertford County ranks in North Carolina

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Very High

#6 of 100 NC counties 5.7 / 10

#6 of 100 counties in North Carolina for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Moderate

#31 of 51 states (statewide) 94.3 index

North Carolina ranks #31 of 51 states on overall cost of living (5.7% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Moderate

#30 of 51 states (statewide) 81.4 index

North Carolina ranks #30 of 51 states on housing services (18.6% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Very High

#6 of 100 NC counties 38.7% of income

#6 of 100 counties in North Carolina on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Hertford County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Ahoskie Pop 4,764 · 33.7% income · $809 rent · Dem	4,764	5.8	33.7%	$809	Dem
002	Murfreesboro Pop 3,170 · 45.6% income · $1,079 rent · Dem	3,170	5.6	45.6%	$1,079	Dem
003	Winton Pop 593 · 25.8% income · $843 rent · Dem	593	5.6	25.8%	$843	Dem
004	Cofield Pop 300 · 51.0% income · $825 rent · Dem	300	5.5	51.0%	$825	Dem
005	Como Pop 123 · 37.2% income · $888 rent · Dem	123	4.7	37.2%	$888	Dem

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Hertford County spans 5 cities serving approximately 8,950 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.7/10. The county voted Democratic by 34.0 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

Peer counties in North Carolina

Same state, closest by population and Eviction Risk Score

Where eviction risk concentrates in Hertford County

Top cities + top neighborhoods · click any card for the full breakdown

Top cities by population

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Hertford County

How many renters live in Hertford County?

Renter share is 49.0%, so approximately 4,386 of Hertford County's 8,950 residents are renters.

What is the lowest-risk city in Hertford County?

The lowest score in Hertford County is 4.7/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.

What is the highest-risk city in Hertford County?

The highest score in Hertford County is 5.8/10. See the city grid above for the specific municipality.