Vance Air Force Base Housing Guide
📍 Enid, Oklahoma
Tips for Military Families
- Start your housing search early — on-base waitlists can be 6–12 months at popular bases.
- Check current BAH rates on the DTMO calculator before setting your housing budget — rates change annually.
- Join local military spouse Facebook groups for unfiltered rental reviews and landlord recommendations from families who've been there.
Everything you need to know about on-base and off-base housing options near Vance Air Force Base. We cover BAH rates, popular neighborhoods for military families stationed in Enid, Oklahoma, commute times, and what to expect from base housing communities.
On-base: Vance Family Housing managed by Hunt Military Communities — 500+ homes; mix of single-family and duplexes; wait lists typically 1-2 months; student pilots in dorms, permanent party get housing priority
Off-base (Enid): BAH goes extremely far here; typical 3BR rental $750-$1,200/month; one of the most affordable housing markets of any CONUS AFB
Top pick: West Enid (near base) — 5-10 min to gate, newer homes along W Owen K Garriott/Cleveland area, Enid Public Schools, the most popular area for Vance families
North Enid: 10-15 min to base, newer subdivisions, growing area, good school options, popular with families wanting newer construction
Country living: Many permanent party airmen buy homes on acreage within 15-25 min of base; rural Oklahoma land is very affordable
Note: Oklahoma weather can be extreme — hot summers (100°F+), cold winters with occasional ice storms, and tornado season (April-June); storm shelters recommended
Key Resources for Housing
Trusted external resources for military families researching housing near Vance Air Force Base.