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Facts about HERTFORD

State: NC
Environment: Rural,Boating Community,Outdoor Oriented,
City Population: Less than 10,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Avg July Temperature: 60-80
Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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What It Is Like to Retire in Hertford

Hertford is a small town located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.The population was 2,185 at the 2008 census. Hertford is the county seat of Perquiman county. This town in northeastern NC stretches from the Albemarle Sound to the Great Dismal Swamp, Perquimans means "Land of Beautiful Women." Formerly a lumber center, agriculture is now the main industry. Photo of postcard of Baptist Church from Massengill Postcard Collection, courtesy of Wikipedia and State Archives of North Carolina (public domain).

Where to Retire in Hertford and Home Prices

There are some active adult communities in the area (see link at top left).
Real Estate Values
It is hard to be accurate about median home prices in a town like Hertford because the area combines high-end waterfront active adult communities with low-end housing by some of the lower income locals. Zillow reported the median home price was $152,769 in early 2020. The median household income in the area is about $30,000. High-end properties can be found in the local active adult community, Albemarle Plantation.

What is Special about Hertford

Great fishing and a low cost of living in North Carolina. Just 50 miles from Norfolk and its airport. the famous disc-jockey Wolfman Jack is buried in Hertford, Catfish Hunter is the town's most famous resident.

What is Not Special about Hertford

Unless you are an outdoors person there is not a whole lot going on in Hertford. The town is bipolar in terms of residents -many lower income residents vs. higher income newer residents.

Who Will Like Retirement in Hertford

Outdoors people - boaters, fishermen, golfers, and hunters will all like living in Hertford.

Local Economy is Driven by

Agriculture, and Retail

Climate and Physical Environment

Hertford is located in northeastern NC along the Albemarle Sound. The average January low temperature is 33 and the average July high is 89. The wettest month is August.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

Head to Norfolk or Elizabeth City for cultural opportunities.

Crime

Hertford's Crime rate is a little above the national average.

Medical Facilities

Chowan Hospital is 12 miles away in Edonton, Elizabeth City has a hospital which is 19 miles

Transportation

The nearest large airport is in Norfolk, about 65 miles away.

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Facts about HERTFORD

State: NC
Environment: Rural,Boating Community,Outdoor Oriented,
City Population: Less than 10,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Avg July Temperature: 60-80
Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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What It Is Like to Retire in Hertford

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What is Special about Hertford

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Who Will Like Retirement in Hertford

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Restaurants & Cultural Scene

Crime

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Transportation

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