The Town FilesEnterprise, Alabama
City in Coffee County · population 28,711 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $202,900
- Household income
- $73,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 36.5
Enterprise is a city of 28,711 people in Coffee County, Alabama. The median home is worth $202,900, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Alabama towns, more vibrant than 88% of Alabama towns, better for young professionals than 80% of Alabama towns.
How Enterprise ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Enterprise is worth $202,900, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $73,125, which is more affordable than 56% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $1,098 a month. 63.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Enterprise | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,900 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $1,098 | $834 |
| Median household income | $73,125 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 63.5% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Enterprise
| People | Enterprise | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 18.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 86.7% |
Weather in Enterprise
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 37.6°F. About 57.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 25 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Enterprise since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on March 1, 2007 about 0.4 miles from the town center and killed 9. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 200 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 25, 2023.
Severe weather in Coffee County since 1996
Coffee County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 20, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4563: Hurricane Sally |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4554: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Coffee County
Coffee County had 17,365 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,411 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Enterprise itself the ACS puts it at 5.4%.
Public schools in Enterprise
10 public schools with 6,585 students, about 18.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise High School | 9-12 | 2,121 | 17.7 |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | K-6 | 768 | 19.2 |
| Holly Hill Elementary School | K-6 | 687 | 22.2 |
| Brookwood Elementary School | PK-6 | 666 | 20.2 |
| Coppinville School | 7-8 | 605 | 18.9 |
| Rucker Boulevard Elementary School | K-6 | 474 | 20.6 |
| Dauphin Junior High School | 7-8 | 466 | 17.3 |
| Harrand Creek Elementary School | K-6 | 437 | 18.2 |
| Pinedale Elementary School | K-6 | 361 | 15.7 |
| Enterprise Career and Technology Center | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Enterprise
- Daleville, AL8.3 mi · 4,866 people · home $126,000
- Ozark, AL14.7 mi · 14,368 people · home $148,900
- Elba, AL15.0 mi · 3,508 people · home $114,500
- Hartford, AL17.8 mi · 2,651 people · home $160,800
- Geneva, AL19.6 mi · 4,245 people · home $100,600
- Opp, AL24.5 mi · 6,771 people · home $115,700
- Dothan, AL26.7 mi · 71,072 people · home $194,000
- Headland, AL28.9 mi · 4,973 people · home $219,600
Enterprise questions
Is Enterprise, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Enterprise scores better for retirees than 16% of Alabama towns and quieter than 4%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Enterprise?
The median owner-occupied home in Enterprise is valued at $202,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,125, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,098 a month.
What is the weather like in Enterprise?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 37.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Enterprise get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Enterprise since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on March 1, 2007. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)