Ream's Deluxe Motel, (Along Penna. Railroad's largest yards) U.S. Route 11 and 15, Enola, Penna (88475), c. 1930
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EnolaPA
A town of 6,534.
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Photo: fishhawk · CC BY 2.0
Population
6,534
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$294K
+1.7% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
35.3
years
Jobs based here
995
A commuter town
Is Enola a good place to live?
Enola’s trail density is 2.3 miles per square mile, against 0.4 in Pennsylvania’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Adams-Ricci Community Park, at 32 acres. We don’t grade Enola yet; the figures below are still real.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Enola for work
Where Enola’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
995jobs based in Enola
2%of working residents work in town
7 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Nearby attractions
All 61 attractions →Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and 33 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Enola. Close and well known come first.
14 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
15 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
15 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark Stadium
15 mi MuseumHershey's Chocolate World
15 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark Arena
3 mi Stadium & arenaFNB FieldSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Hersheypark Stadium: 45BearsFan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hershey's Chocolate World: Phillyfan0419, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hersheypark Arena: Hersheyarena4ever at English Wikipedia, Public domain · FNB Field: Whammies Were Here, Public domain
Getting set up
Moving to Enola: who provides what
Enola is unincorporated, so Cumberland County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPPL Electric Utilities18.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPa American Water Co WestNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCumberland CountyCumberland County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCumberland County Board of ElectionsCumberland County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2025
ZIP codes17025, 1709317025 98% · 17093 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Enola.
Work & commute
With 0.4 jobs for every working resident, most of Enola’s workers commute out
In Enola, 2% of working residents work locally. The town had 995 jobs in 2023, down 385 from 2013. Its average commute stands at 20 minutes. The top destinations are Harrisburg (14%), Hampden Township (8%) and East Pennsboro Township (7%).
2%work in town
| Enola | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Work from home | 14% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Enola2%
Harrisburg14%
Hampden Township8%
East Pennsboro Township7%
Susquehanna Township5%
7 mi
median commute distance
995
jobs based in Enola
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Enola
July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 23° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–41°
Spring41–62°
Summer63–84°
Fall45–65°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Low risk in Enola, with inland flooding at the top
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 66% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Enola, 71% come from inland flooding and 7% from hurricanes. The national flood insurance program has paid 45 claims here since 1981.
34risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesStrong wind
45
paid flood claims since 1981
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Enola is
For adults in Enola, the share who binge drink is 20%. In Enola, 29% of adults have high blood pressure, below both the Pennsylvania town median (34%) and the median of U.S. towns (35%).
| Enola | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 34% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 11% | 12% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
5 better21 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Enola | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.7% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3.2% | 3.7% |
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
2.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Enola keeps 5.7% of its land conserved
In 4 parks and preserves, walkers have 3.6 miles of trail.
5.7%conserved
5.7%
conserved · 59 of 1,032 acres
3.6 mi
of trails · 2.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Adams-Ricci Community Park | 0.8 mi | 32 |
| 2. Pine Hill Arboretum | 0.7 mi | 15 |
| 3. Susquehanna-Perry Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Housing
The typical home in Enola is valued at about $294K
In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 1.7%. Among households in Enola, 54% own their home. Also worth knowing: the town’s midpoint rent stands at $1,091 a month.
$294KZillow home value
| Enola | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 54% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,091 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Enola$294K
Pennsylvania$287K
+1.7%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Enola
17pages on Enola
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
5 within 15 miles of the center of Enola
Central Penn CollegeUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Summerdale1 mi$19,854 tuitionHarrisburg Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Harrisburg2.6 mi$6,975 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State HarrisburgUniversity or college · Public · Middletown11.9 mi$15,972 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Enola residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Famous people from Enola
3 notable people were born in Enola.
About Enola
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
Enola is a census-designated place (CDP) located along the Susquehanna River in East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,111 at the 2010 census. Norfolk Southern operates Enola Yard, a large rail yard and locomotive shop in Enola. It is situated in Cumberland County, directly across the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg and is part of the Harrisburg–Carlisle metropolitan statistical area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 450 ft
- ZIP code
- 17025
Enola’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Enola.
West FairviewEnola
How the neighbors grade
| Town | PA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enola | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| West Fairview | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Enola and West Fairview aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Enola with a neighbor →
Questions about Enola
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Enola, PA a good place to live?
We don’t grade Enola yet; the figures below are still real.