salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,680 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Pennsylvania cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Pennsylvania. It is number 223 of 269 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Enola?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Enola
| Size | Enola | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,058 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,217 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,885 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Enola overall?
Everyday prices in Pennsylvania overall are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Enola, so the Pennsylvania figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Enola
Life in Enola
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Enola?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $651 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $171,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Enola, PA?
Renting in Enola costs a median of about $1,842 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Pennsylvania median is $1,367.
How much do I need to make to live in Enola?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,680 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Enola cheap or expensive?
Enola is rated OK: rent takes 28.4% of the typical household income of $77,798. It ranks 223rd cheapest of 269 Pennsylvania cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Enola?
The median homeowner in Enola pays $2,216 a year in property taxes, about 1.29% of the median home value.
Is Enola more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Pennsylvania are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Enola?
The median home value in Enola is $171,700, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
6,534 people live in Enola. Numbers are typical (middle) values.