Cost of living in Hyde County, NC
Population 4,625 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Hyde County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Hyde County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Hyde County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Hyde County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Hyde County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Hyde County
State and local tax rates for North Carolina.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Hyde County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Hyde County
What it costs to live in Hyde County each month.
- Rent $770
- Energy $187
- Water $55
- Groceries $327
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $297
- State tax $106
- Rent $956
- Energy $224
- Water $65
- Groceries $542
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $453
- State tax $178
- Rent $1,225
- Energy $280
- Water $75
- Groceries $822
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $453
- State tax $178
Frequently asked questions about Hyde County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Hyde County?
In Hyde County, NC, a one-bedroom apartment averages $770 per month, a two-bedroom averages $956 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,225 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Hyde County?
In Hyde County, NC, the average household income is $47,338 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $28,247 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Hyde County?
The estimated cost of living in Hyde County, NC is approximately $2,542 per month for a single person, $3,702 for a couple, $6,103 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Hyde County?
The combined sales tax rate in Hyde County, NC is 7.00%, which includes the North Carolina state rate of 4.75% plus an average local rate of 2.25%.
Is Hyde County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Hyde County, NC would need approximately $2,542 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $47,338 per year ($3,945 per month). Hyde County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Hyde County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hyde County, NC is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 11.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Hyde County?
The average home value in Hyde County, NC is $119,600, with average annual property taxes of $753, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Hyde County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP