Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 13,146 ↑ 1.1% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $61,224 18% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $211,600 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| Median Age | 50.5 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 19.3% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 89 transactions |
| Active Listings | 165 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 323 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $19,000 |
| Recent Sales | 74 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 183 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 5.09 acres |
| Active Listings | 100 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 19.17 | $350,000 | $18,258 | 19 Bethel Creek Lane | Hertford |
| Feb 2026 | 1.18 | $157,000 | $133,051 | Lot 131 Royal Tern Way | Hertford |
| Feb 2026 | 5.08 | $70,000 | $13,780 | 309 See View Lane | Hertford |
| Feb 2026 | 3.00 | $26,000 | $8,667 | 199 Sandpiper Dr | Hertford |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Lot #3 Boat Ramp Road | New Hope |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Lot# 4 Boat Ramp Road | New Hope |
| Jan 2026 | 10.36 | $110,000 | $10,618 | Tbd Little River Shores Road | Hertford |
| Jan 2026 | 10.01 | $80,000 | $7,992 | Tbd Cove Road | Hertford |
| Jan 2026 | 2.60 | $25,000 | $9,615 | 188 Hopewell Road | Edenton |
| Jan 2026 | 3.00 | $57,000 | $19,000 | 0 Muddy Creek Road | Hertford |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 11.70 | $115,000 | $9,829 | Tbd Boat Ramp Road | Hertford |
| Jan 2026 | 2.13 | $37,500 | $17,606 | 77 Deep Creek Shore | Hertford |
| Jan 2026 | 1.28 | $170,000 | $132,812 | 128 Royal Tern Way | Hertford |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $40,000 | $40,000 | 316 Hopewell Road | Edenton |
| Dec 2025 | 10.01 | $80,000 | $7,992 | Tbd Cove Road | Hertford |
| Nov 2025 | 2.19 | $25,000 | $11,416 | 006 Blue Heron Boulevard | Hertford |
| Nov 2025 | 5.10 | $55,000 | $10,784 | Lot 54 Jefferson Drive | Hertford |
| Nov 2025 | 5.00 | $60,000 | $12,000 | 209 Pine Point Road | Hertford |
| Nov 2025 | 1.80 | $27,500 | $15,278 | 000 Blue Heron Boulevard | Hertford |
| Nov 2025 | 1.04 | $260,000 | $250,000 | 304 Megan Loop S | Hertford |
| Nov 2025 | 1.24 | $151,750 | $122,379 | Lot 126 Royal Tern Way | Hertford |
| Oct 2025 | 10.01 | $80,000 | $7,992 | Tbd Boat Ramp Road | New Hope |
| Oct 2025 | 5.52 | $87,000 | $15,761 | 574 Belvidere Road | Hertford |
| Oct 2025 | 2.71 | $35,000 | $12,904 | 2 Riverwood Cir #Ii | Hertford |
| Oct 2025 | 2.43 | $40,000 | $16,461 | 107 Muddy Creek Road | Hertford |
| Oct 2025 | 2.08 | $22,000 | $10,577 | Lot 8 Blue Heron Boulevard | New Hope |
| Oct 2025 | 1.33 | $34,500 | $25,940 | 346 See View Lane | Hertford |
| Oct 2025 | 12.60 | $77,250 | $6,131 | Lot 9 Lowes Lane | Hertford |
| Oct 2025 | 3.50 | $50,000 | $14,286 | 151 Swaynes Ln | Hertford |
| Oct 2025 | 1.27 | $48,500 | $38,189 | 322 See View Ln | Hertford |
| Oct 2025 | 1.26 | $48,500 | $38,492 | 322 Seeview Ln | Hertford |
| Sep 2025 | 26.72 | $225,000 | $8,421 | Tr #2 Little River Shores Road | Hertford |
| Sep 2025 | 2.50 | $15,000 | $6,000 | 247 Blue Heron Boulevard | Hertford |
| Sep 2025 | 2.15 | $28,500 | $13,256 | 5 Blue Heron Blvd | Hertford |
| Sep 2025 | 11.36 | $140,000 | $12,324 | 7 Pasquotank Boulevard | Hertford |
| Sep 2025 | 1.40 | $154,000 | $110,000 | Lot # 80 Pelican Court | Hertford |
| Sep 2025 | 1.40 | $154,000 | $110,000 | 80 Pelican Ct | Hertford |
| Sep 2025 | 2.42 | $35,000 | $14,463 | Lot 5 Muddy Creek Road | Hertford |
| Sep 2025 | 1.13 | $146,000 | $129,204 | 137 Royal Tern Way | Hertford |
| Sep 2025 | 1.12 | $135,000 | $120,536 | Lot 133 Royal Tern Way | Hertford |
| Sep 2025 | 1.32 | $158,500 | $120,076 | 182 Bald Eagle Pointe Drive | Hertford |
| Aug 2025 | 1.22 | $140,000 | $114,754 | Lot 125 Royal Tern Way | Hertford |
| Aug 2025 | 3.00 | $60,000 | $20,000 | 260 Blue Heron Boulevard | Hertford |
| Aug 2025 | 1.00 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Lot 2 Suela Beach Road | Hertford |
| Aug 2025 | 1.05 | $75,000 | $71,429 | 133 Oliver Street | Hertford |
| Aug 2025 | 1.30 | $160,000 | $123,077 | Lot 140 Royal Tern Way | Hertford |
| Aug 2025 | 1.50 | $145,000 | $96,667 | 136 Durant Street | Hertford |
| Aug 2025 | 103.60 | $399,000 | $3,851 | 226 Camp Perry Road | Hertford |
| Jul 2025 | 1.30 | $140,000 | $107,692 | Lot 50 Kildeer Court | Hertford |
| Jul 2025 | 2.05 | $30,000 | $14,634 | Lot # 18 Mariner'S Court | Hertford |
| Jul 2025 | 10.10 | $140,000 | $13,861 | 179 Camp Cale Road | Hertford |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $47,000 | $47,000 | 501 Poor Hill Road | Hertford |
| Jul 2025 | 1.41 | $48,000 | $34,043 | 000 Old Neck Road | Hertford |
| Jul 2025 | 3.00 | $32,500 | $10,833 | 135 Pine Point Road | Hertford |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Lot 5 Sueloa Beach Road | Hertford |
| Jul 2025 | 2.38 | $24,000 | $10,084 | 0 Bald Eagle Pointe Dr | Hertford |
| Jun 2025 | 1.00 | $215,054 | $215,054 | (undisclosed Address) | Belvidere |
| Jun 2025 | 2.68 | $40,000 | $14,925 | Lot 33 Blue Heron Boulevard | Hertford |
| Jun 2025 | 2.68 | $40,000 | $14,925 | 33 Blue Heron Blvd Lot 33 | Hertford |
| Jun 2025 | 1.30 | $115,000 | $88,462 | 127 Royal Tern Way | Hertford |
| Jun 2025 | 1.04 | $47,500 | $45,673 | 0001 New Hope Rd | Hertford |
| May 2025 | 1.00 | $50,000 | $50,000 | New Hope & White Hat | Hertford |
| May 2025 | 2.70 | $37,500 | $13,889 | Tbd Killdeer Court | Hertford |
| May 2025 | 1.00 | $42,500 | $42,500 | Lot 3 River Front Drive | Hertford |
| May 2025 | 1.51 | $25,000 | $16,556 | 134 Long Lane | Edenton |
| May 2025 | 1.04 | $138,000 | $132,692 | 0000 New Hope Rd | Hertford |
| May 2025 | 1.60 | $130,000 | $81,250 | Boat Ramp Rd | Hertford |
| May 2025 | 7.72 | $120,000 | $15,544 | 3 Pasquotank Boulevard | Hertford |
| Apr 2025 | 12.50 | $60,000 | $4,800 | 10 Lowes Lane | Hertford |
| Apr 2025 | 1.60 | $47,500 | $29,688 | Tbd Old Neck Road | Hertford |
| Apr 2025 | 1.80 | $38,000 | $21,111 | 00 Beech Springs Road | Hertford |
| Apr 2025 | 5.00 | $37,500 | $7,500 | Tbd Foster Lane | Hertford |
| Mar 2025 | 1.24 | $88,000 | $70,968 | 48 Cleveland Court S | Hertford |
| Mar 2025 | 1.00 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Lot 3 Sueola Beach Road | Hertford |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $14,000 |
| Recent Sales | 15 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 96 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.39 acres |
| Active Listings | 65 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.51 | $6,000 | 4-04 Boshers Point Dr #4-EE | Hertford |
| Feb 2026 | 0.29 | $35,000 | 176 Sunset Circle | Hertford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.58 | $28,000 | 16 Durant Street | Hertford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.48 | $20,000 | 119 Oliver Street | Hertford |
| Jan 2026 | 0.57 | $31,900 | Tbd Durant Street | New Hope |
| Dec 2025 | 0.24 | $10,000 | 40 Comanche Trail | Hertford |
| Dec 2025 | 0.25 | $9,500 | 56 Holly Street | Hertford |
| Dec 2025 | 0.06 | $14,000 | 128 Explorer Arch | Hertford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.44 | $20,000 | 17 Indian Town Creek Drive | Hertford |
| Nov 2025 | 0.23 | $7,000 | 075 Moonlight Drive Drive | Hertford |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0.30 | $6,000 | Tbd Clark Street | Hertford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.73 | $39,000 | 104 Mallard Cove Rd | Edenton |
| Oct 2025 | 0.34 | $30,000 | 21-N Chowan Circle | Hertford |
| Oct 2025 | 0.51 | $4,000 | 114 Green Court E | Hertford |
| Sep 2025 | 0.35 | $11,000 | 109 Clydesdale Court | Hertford |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 13,146 |
| Population (2020) | 13,005 |
| Population Growth | 1.08% |
| Median Household Income | $61,224 |
| Median Home Value | $211,600 |
| Total Housing Units | 6,918 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,338 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 19.3% |
| Median Age | 50.5 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 1,178 (9.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.5% |
Market Overview
Perquimans County, North Carolina has a population of 13,146, which has grown 1.08% since 2020. The median household income is $61,224, below the national median of $74,580 by 17.9%. With a median home value of $211,600 and an unemployment rate of 3.5%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 19.3% suggests soft market conditions. As part of North Carolina, Perquimans County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $22,618 per acre, with properties averaging 5.40 acres. There are currently 165 active land listings in the county.
Related Resources
- Sell Land in Perquimans County, NC
- How to Sell Land in North Carolina
- FSBO Guide
- Land Valuation Guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Perquimans County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Perquimans County has a population of 13,146. The county has grown 1.08% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Perquimans County?
The median household income in Perquimans County is $61,224, which is 17.9% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Perquimans County growing or shrinking?
Perquimans County is growing. The population has increased 1.08% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Perquimans County?
The median home value in Perquimans County is $211,600. The housing vacancy rate is 19.3%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $22,618 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $18,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Perquimans County, North Carolina?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.