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Enola

Pop. 6,534·78th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Enola, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,713/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$249
Rising (Monthly)
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Enola · $1,713
More affordable than 60% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,713/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/yr
Local median income
$72,135/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Enola's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$900
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,720
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,300/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,713 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,556/yr
At $1,713/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Enola, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,534
Median income
$72,135
Median age
35.3
Renters
46.2%
Age distribution
18%
31.3%
24.8%
14.3%
Under 1818%
18–3431.3%
35–5424.8%
55–6411.6%
65+14.3%
Gender
54.2%
45.8%
Male54.2%
Female45.8%
Race & ethnicity
80.6%
White80.6%
Black8.8%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
43.5%
30.4%
21.1%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma43.5%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+21.1%
Housing tenure
53.8%
46.2%
Owner53.8%
Renter46.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Enola, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,153 → $72,135
up 18.0%
Population
6,030 → 6,534
up 8.4%
Renter share
48.3% → 46.2%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
23.7% → 21.1%
-2.6 pts
Median age
37.1 → 35.3
-1.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $61,153 to $72,135 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.0% shift. Census counts show Enola, PA adding about 504 residents over the five-year window, up 8.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 48.3% to 46.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.7% to 21.1% across the same window.

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About renting in Enola, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Enola is $1,713/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $900/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,300/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,060/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,670/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($72,135/yr), Enola ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Enola an affordable city for renters?

Enola is considered affordable for renters. At $1,713/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($72,135/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Enola falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Enola?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,713/mo in Enola. The local median household income is $72,135/yr, meaning the typical Enola household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Enola?

Rent in Enola has increased 3.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Enola rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Enola is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #78 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,713/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Enola?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Enola ($1,713/mo): Lemoyne ($1,360/mo), Harrisburg ($1,382/mo), Carlisle ($1,440/mo).

What percentage of Enola residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.2% of Enola households are renters, while 53.8% are owner-occupied. Enola leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Enola rent compare to the national average?

Enola's median rent of $1,713/mo is $249 (13%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #78 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,713/mo, rent takes ~28% of Enola's median household income ($72,135/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.07%
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