C-

Enola, AR

Source:

Affordability Score: 54/100

Population: 969 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Enola, AR aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 969 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (54/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $61,944, median home value of $192,600, median rent of $800 per month, and 14.0% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,147 per month (studio $984, 1BR $989, 3BR $1,540, 4BR $1,822).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Pressure points are education. Unemployment currently reads 0.5% and poverty 13.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$61,944
Median household income
Education F
14.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C+
3.1x
Home value $192,600 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent B
$1,147/mo
2BR fair market rent (22% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$61,944
▼ 0% vs national
Per Capita Income
$34,989
Unemployment Rate
0.5%
Poverty Rate
13.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$192,600
▼ 30% vs national
Median Rent
$800/mo
Owner Occupied
93.3%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,147/mo
▼ 4% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$984
1BR
$989
2BR
$1,147
3BR
$1,540
4BR
$1,822

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
▼ 16 ppt vs national
High School+
66.0%
Median Age
57.9
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Enola, AR receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 969. Challenges include education. Data was unavailable for commute, safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Enola, AR affordable?
Enola, AR receives an overall affordability grade of C- (54/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $61,944. Median home value is $192,600.
What is the cost of living in Enola?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $800/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,147/mo. Median home value $192,600.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →