Apartments for rent in Hertford, NC

Hertford is a small town in North Carolina with just over 2,000 residents. It's a great place to raise a family, as children under 5 make up a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), while young adults figure less prominently in the demographics. By a slim 54%-47% margin, homeowners slightly outnumber renters in Hertford. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $786 per month, which is $145/month lower than the state average.

There are two primary industries in Hertford: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 17% of the town's labor force. With an average annual income of just over $44K, Hertford workers bring in about $23,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average, Hertford has a large number of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or GED (24%). Furthermore, 8% have a Bachelor's degree and 2% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

With an average commute time of about 31 minutes, slower than most cities in North Carolina, Hertford residents know that it takes some patience traveling to work. Many residents (33%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation is not used. Few residents commute to work on foot.