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Enfield, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,967 Population 1,513/sq mi density
$22,852 Median Income $16,886 per capita
$81,800 Home Value $67,367 Zillow
$580 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
1,005 Violent Crime/100K 2,841 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$22,852 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$81,800 home value, $580/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,005 violent crimes/100K (165% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Enfield, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,852
70% below
$16,886 per capita
Home Value
$81,800
71% below
Zillow: $67,367
Median Rent
$580/mo
50% below
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,005/100K
165% above
2,841/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
93% below
72.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.0%
53% above
24.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Enfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Enfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
30%
Home Value
29%
Rent
50%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
265%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Enfield a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Enfield residents earn a median household income of $22,852 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,886. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,094 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Enfield is $81,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $67,367. Median rent is $580/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Enfield reports 1,005 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 165% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,841/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

2.4% of adults in Enfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 72.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Enfield has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,967
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,513/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$22,852
Per Capita$16,886
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$1,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$905

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,800
Rent$580
Ownership37.3%
Zillow$67,367
Housing Units1,008
Rent Burden34.6%

Crime

F
Violent1,005/100K
Property2,841/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault743/100K
Burglary918/100K

Health

Obesity49.0%
Diabetes19.5%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death15,815/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation106 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+72.8%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute35 min
Broadband55.1%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Enfield was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.