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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Enid

Enid has 13 affordable and income-based rental properties with 723 total units across the city. Of the 6 properties with available inspection scores, 4 rated excellent and 2 rated good, and none of the mapped properties carry a high flood risk. With a median market rent of $914 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters.

13
Properties
723
Total units
90/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$914/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Enid is $914, against a median household income of $62,125 per year. About 39% of Enid residents rent their homes, reflecting a substantial renter community that income-restricted housing can help serve.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
538 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Enid Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Enid had a violent crime rate of 538 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

For HUD-assisted properties in Enid specifically, none of the 6 mapped properties fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD inspection data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 72 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Enid

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Enid rates 72 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 71. No Transit Score is available, reflecting Enid's limited fixed-route public transit options.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
19 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 19 public schools across 3 districts serve Enid, including 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$62,125 median income

Cost of Renting in Enid, OK

The median monthly rent in Enid is $914, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median household income is $62,125 per year (Census ACS 5-Year), which helps put local rent levels in context when budgeting.

Affordable and income-based housing can significantly reduce what you pay. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are set as a percentage of your household income rather than the market rate.

  • Median market rent: $914/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median household income: $62,125/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 39% of Enid residents rent (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Affordable units available: 373 income-restricted units across 6 properties in Enid
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

All 6 affordable housing properties in Enid have been mapped for flood zone exposure, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood risk appears low across these properties based on available FEMA flood zone data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 90/100(6 of 13 scored)
90+ (4)70–89 (2)No score (7)

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About Renting in Enid

Enid is a mid-sized city in northwest Oklahoma with a renter share of 39 percent and a median asking rent of $914 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Lease Lantern currently tracks 6 HUD-assisted or income-based properties in the city, totaling 373 units across programs.

All 6 tracked properties have been scored, and 4 of them earned an excellent rating, with the remaining 2 rated good, based on HUD inspection data. None of the mapped properties carry a high flood risk.

The city has a Walk Score of 72 ("Very Walkable") and a Bike Score of 71, according to Walk Score. The violent crime rate was 538 per 100,000 residents in 2024, as reported by the Enid Police Department via the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

According to NCES Common Core of Data, Enid is served by 3 school districts with 19 public schools, including 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools.

The median household income in Enid is $62,125 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

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