Cost of Living in Enon, VA

Population 4,035 · Virginia · Data vintage 2023

96
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Enon sits on the smaller end of the Virginia city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Enon sits roughly 15 miles southeast of Richmond. Median home values run roughly 26% lower than Richmond's $328,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 79
Rent 123

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

About the Cost of Living in Enon

The median home value in Enon is $241,200 — 21% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,610/month, 23% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $79,100/year is 6% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Virginia's top state income tax rate is 5.8% and the combined sales tax is 5.6%. The climate averages highs of 69.5°F and lows of 48.4°F, with about 8.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Enon has a cost of living index of 96 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$241,200
21% below avg
Median Rent
$1,610/mo
23% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.5x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$970
1 BR
$989
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,645
4 BR
$1,885
Owner-occupied 63.9%
Renter-occupied 36.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,610
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,224/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
28.0 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.5%
Carpooled
4.8%
Work from home
13.6%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.8%
Total Sales Tax 5.6%
State rate 4.3%
Avg local rate 1.3%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$79,100
6% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,340
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
2% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.8%
Graduate degree 7.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.8
Male median age 33.9
Female median age 40.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
69.5°F
Avg Low
48.4°F
Annual Precip
45.5"
Annual Snowfall
8.8"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 485260707886908881716052
Low °F 293037465665696861493932
Precip" 3.232.614.003.184.004.644.374.904.613.393.063.51
Snow" 3.72.21.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.01.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 41 — Good
87.1%
Good air days/yr
139
Max AQI recorded
71
PM2.5 days
207
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Enon, VA?

Enon has a cost index of 96 (100 = national average). It is 4% below the national average.

What is average rent in Enon, VA?

The median gross rent in Enon is $1,610 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Enon?

The median home value in Enon is $241,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Enon?

The median household income in Enon is $79,100 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Enon, VA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Enon is 5.6%. The Virginia state income tax top rate is 5.8%.

Is Enon, VA affordable?

Enon is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 96 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Enon?

Enon has average high temperatures of 69.5°F and average lows of 48.4°F. Annual precipitation is 45.5". Average annual snowfall is 8.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Enon at a Glance

Population
4,035
Median Income
$79,100
Home Value
$241,200
Median Rent
$1,610/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg High Temp
69.5°F
Sales Tax
5.6%
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