What are the schools like in Enon, VA?

Enon is served primarily by Chesterfield County Public Schools. The district operates 41 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Enon?

The median household income in Enon, VA is $72,852 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Enon, VA?

Enon has an average high temperature of 50.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.5 inches.

Enon, VA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Enon, VA affordable or expensive?

Enon's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Enon is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $219,600 and the median rent is $1,602 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Enon, VA?

Enon has a violent crime rate of 210.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1475.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Enon, VA a Good Place to Live?

Enon is a small town of 4,087 in Virginia, with a median household income of $72,852 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Enon stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Enon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Enon 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: 98.0

Enon's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Enon costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Enon, VA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$219,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,602	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,852	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Enon's violent crime rate is 210.0 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

210.0 /100k

Property Crime

1475.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Enon is served primarily by Chesterfield County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Enon, VA	National Avg
School District	Chesterfield County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	41	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Enon sees average highs of 50.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Enon, VA
Average High — January	50.4°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	50.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.5"

Demographics

Metric	Enon, VA	National Avg
Population	4,087	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.1%	18.9%
Asian	5.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hopewell, VA 3 mi Colonial Heights, VA 6 mi Fort Lee, VA 6 mi Chester, VA 6 mi Prince George, VA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Enon

Enon, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

23836

Enon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enon, VA affordable or expensive?

Enon's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Enon roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $219,600 and median rent is $1,602/month.

What is the crime rate in Enon, VA?

Enon's violent crime rate is 210.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1475.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Enon?

Public schools in Enon are operated by Chesterfield County Public Schools. The district has 41 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Enon, VA a good place to live?

Enon, VA has a population of 4,087, a median household income of $72,852, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Enon?

Enon averages 50.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches with about 3.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Enon?

Enon, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 23836.

What is the population of Enon?

The population of Enon, Virginia is 4,087 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Enon?

Key numbers for living in Enon: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $219,600, median household income $72,852, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Enon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.