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Vance AFB

Vance Air Force Base · Enid, Oklahoma

Vance Air Force Base is home to the 71st Flying Training Wing and serves as a premier pilot training installation in northwestern Oklahoma. Student pilots train on the T-6A Texan II and T-38 Talon aircraft in a high-tempo flying environment. The surrounding community of Enid warmly embraces the base and offers affordable Midwestern living with a tight-knit feel.

E-5 BAH
$1,188
O-3 BAH
$1,488
Avg Home Price
$175,000
Branch
Air Force
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Neighborhoods

On-Base Family Housing

Military Housing

$1,100 to $1,400/mo

Hunt Military Communities manages on-base housing with short wait times for most ranks.

Northwest Enid

Suburban

$900 to $1,200/mo

Closest area to the base with newer subdivisions and easy gate access.

Downtown Enid

Urban/Historic

$700 to $950/mo

Revitalized downtown with local restaurants and shops, about 10 minutes from the gate.

Garfield County Rural

Rural

$750 to $1,050/mo

Acreage properties and rural homes for those wanting space and quiet surroundings.

Schools

Enid Public Schools

Grades K-12

Largest district in the area with multiple elementary options; Enid High School serves most base families.

Pioneer-Pleasant Vale Schools

Grades K-12

Smaller rural district north of Enid favored by families living off the northwest side.

Emmanuel Christian Academy

Grades K-12

Private faith-based option in Enid popular with military families seeking smaller class sizes.

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

Hunt Military Communities manages on-base housing. Wait times are generally short and units are well-maintained.

Off-Post Rental Market

Enid offers very affordable rentals and home purchases. Most families can find spacious homes well within BAH.

Commute

Most personnel live within 10 to 20 minutes of the base. Enid is a small city with minimal traffic congestion.

Installation Highlights

  • Home of the 71st Flying Training Wing with T-6A and T-38 aircraft
  • One of the most affordable cost-of-living assignments in the Air Force
  • Strong community support from Enid residents and local businesses
  • Oklahoma summers bring rodeos, state fairs, and outdoor recreation
  • Short commutes and no traffic make daily life stress-free

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