Living in Enid, OK

Explore Enid and see how it fits the life you want to build.

50,653 Population Garfield County County City Place Type Oklahoma State
Overall Match7.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Enid at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population50,653
Median Household Income$62,125
Median Home Value$154,900
Median Gross Rent$914
Median Age35.2
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment5.3%
Work From Home3.7%
Homeownership61.3%
Housing Vacancy14.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Enid is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Enid Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Enid and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value4.4 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.6 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.0 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.7 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.8 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Enid

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$154,900
Median Gross Rent$914
Homeownership61.3%
Housing Vacancy14.6%
Housing Value8.8/10
Housing Stability6.0/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Enid, OK

Median Household Income$62,125
Unemployment5.3%
Work From Home3.7%
Employment7.2/10
Remote Work Friendly5.4/10
Income Strength7.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Enid and how households are structured

Population50,653
Median Age35.2
Average Household Size2.5

Enid is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Enid

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Enid point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High94.8°F
Average Winter Low24.7°F
Annual Rainfall33.3 in.
Annual Snowfall9.4 in.

Seasonal Life in Enid

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Enid is located in Garfield County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Garfield County. Current county foreclosure activity is classified as medium, adding another housing-market signal for buyers comparing conventional and distressed-property opportunities.

County Intelligence

Enid & Garfield County

Medium Foreclosure Activity

Enid is located in Garfield County, Oklahoma.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Enid.

Current NarrowTheList data for Enid shows a population of about 50,653. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Medium. Current signal uses NarrowTheList foreclosure-opportunity data until direct county delinquency and foreclosure datasets are connected.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Garfield County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Enid.

For someone considering a move to Enid, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.