Downtown Enid Independence Street · Snamgungtaylor / CC BY 4.0Enid-1908 · C. F. Donald / Public domain1966 Enid Tornado · Leo Ainsworth, NOAA Photo Library, NOAA Central Library; OAR/ERL/National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) / Public domainFEMA - 5745 - Photograph by Gene Romano taken on 02-07-2002 in Oklahoma · Gene Romano / Public domain
Enid is a mid-sized city of 50,961 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $60,790
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Enid stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Enid is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Enid city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.1
Enid's overall cost of living index is 86.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Enid costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Enid, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$861
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,790
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Enid's violent crime rate is 537.9 per 100,000 residents
— 42% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
537.9 /100k
Property Crime
2383.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Enid is served primarily by ENID.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Enid, OK
National Avg
School District
ENID
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Enid sees average highs of 46.7°F in January
and 94.8°F in July,
with 33.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.4 inches of snow per year.
Enid's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Enid roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,500 and median rent is $861/month.
Enid's violent crime rate is 537.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2383.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Enid are operated by ENID.
The district has 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Enid, OK has a population of 50,961, a median household income of $60,790, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Enid averages 46.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.3 inches
with about 9.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Enid, OK is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 73701, 73703, 73705.
The population of Enid, Oklahoma is 50,961 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Enid: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $136,500, median household income $60,790, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Enid side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
