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Market MapNorth CarolinaBertie

Bertie County

North CarolinaPopulation: 17,818
60
/100
Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#23 in North Carolina (100 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$66,885
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$401/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
60/100
60
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
36/100

Based on -2.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
100/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-2.7% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
17,818
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CumberlandNC
61$227,591$1,4227.50%BuyView
CurrentBertieNC
60$66,885Est. pending—Buy
SurryNC
60$220,321Est. pending—BuyView
GastonNC
60$291,814$1,6536.80%BuyView
WilsonNC
59$216,344$1,2627.00%HoldView
ForsythNC
59$277,643$1,5456.68%HoldView

The Bottom Line

BuyBertie offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Bertie County in North Carolina scores 60/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Bertie with stronger cash flow

  • Cumberland County for cash-flow rentals
  • Wilson County for cash-flow rentals
  • Gaston County for cash-flow rentals

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Bertie vs Surry for rentals
  • Bertie vs Gaston for rentals
  • Bertie vs Wilson for rentals
All counties in North Carolina →

Rent vs buy in North Carolina cities

Rent vs buy in Charlotte, NCMedian $416,475 · rent $1,737/moRent vs buy in Raleigh, NCMedian $474,088 · rent $1,668/moRent vs buy in Greensboro, NCMedian $270,247 · rent $1,424/moRent vs buy in Durham, NCMedian $394,861 · rent $1,628/moRent vs buy in Winston-Salem, NCMedian $277,643 · rent $1,545/moAll North Carolina citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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