Cost of Living in Enochville, NC

Population 3,392 · North Carolina · Data vintage 2023

77
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Enochville stay well under national norms: a median home value of $225,000 against median household incomes of $65,328 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in North Carolina. A poverty rate near 24% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Enochville sits roughly 9 miles north of Concord — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 31% lower than Concord's $328,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 74
Rent 83

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Enochville

The median home value in Enochville is $225,200 — 26% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,088/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,328/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. North Carolina's top state income tax rate is 4.5% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. The climate averages highs of 72.2°F and lows of 50.6°F, with about 3.5" of annual snowfall. Overall, Enochville has a cost of living index of 77 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 23% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$225,200
26% below avg
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
17% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$826
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,049
3 BR
$1,384
4 BR
$1,637
Owner-occupied 55.6%
Renter-occupied 44.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,088
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,702/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.2 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.2%
Carpooled
3.8%
Walked
1.7%
Work from home
19.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.5%
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 4.8%
Avg local rate 2.2%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$65,328
12% below avg
Per Capita Income
$32,682
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4% below avg
Poverty Rate
24.0%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.2%
Graduate degree 3.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.7
Male median age 37.9
Female median age 41.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
72.2°F
Avg Low
50.6°F
Annual Precip
43.6"
Annual Snowfall
3.5"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 525764738087908983736355
Low °F 323541495866706963504035
Precip" 3.493.133.953.843.363.993.744.353.713.163.313.57
Snow" 1.61.10.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
57.9%
Good air days/yr
122
Max AQI recorded
186
PM2.5 days
177
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Enochville, NC?

Enochville has a cost index of 77 (100 = national average). It is 23% below the national average.

What is average rent in Enochville, NC?

The median gross rent in Enochville is $1,088 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Enochville?

The median home value in Enochville is $225,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Enochville?

The median household income in Enochville is $65,328 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Enochville, NC?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Enochville is 7.0%. The North Carolina state income tax top rate is 4.5%.

Is Enochville, NC affordable?

Yes, Enochville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 77 — about 23% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Enochville?

Enochville has average high temperatures of 72.2°F and average lows of 50.6°F. Annual precipitation is 43.6". Average annual snowfall is 3.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Enochville at a Glance

Population
3,392
Median Income
$65,328
Home Value
$225,200
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg High Temp
72.2°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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