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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Ellie Ramirez

Studio apartments in Auburn -options?

Alright, Homes are going for about $342,400 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,034 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Auburn sits at 210.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing f...

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Nathan L.

Starting a business in Auburn?

Alright, I'm a 25-year-old accountant and People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Roman Reyes

How is the nightlife in Auburn?

Hey folks, I work in legal and People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this?

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Bennett Martin

Studio apartments in Auburn -options?

Hi all, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Should I be concerned? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-depen...

3 replies 5 upvotes housing
denvermama2020

Is Auburn getting better or worse?

Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 78,738 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Emilia Gonzalez

Studio apartments in Auburn -options?

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 78,738, Auburn is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be co...

3 replies 1 upvotes housing
Nathan L.

Working remotely from Auburn — my experience

I've been working remotely from Auburn for 7 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: pretty reasonable Internet: Fiber available in most areas — no complaints...

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Everly

Is Auburn worth moving to in 2026?

So, Median household income is $56,123, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $56,123 in Auburn. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. TIA! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene w...

5 replies 29 upvotes moving
Leonardo Bailey

Is Auburn walkable?

Random thought, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,034/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thanks for reading.

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Bennett Martin

What's it really like living in Auburn?

So, Median household income is $56,123, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 78,738, Auburn is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $56,123 in Auburn. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a grow...

6 replies 7 upvotes living
Michael Morris

Anyone else love living in Auburn?

So, With a population of 78,738, Auburn is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here? Thanks!

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Kai S.

Moving to Auburn -what should I know?

My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,034 for rent here. Household incomes average around $56,123 in Auburn. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certa...

4 replies 7 upvotes moving
Lily M.

Auburn in the winter -how bad?

Random thought, It's a a smaller city city with about 78,738 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor ar...

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Leonardo Bailey

Best restaurants in Auburn?

So, We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Auburn sits at 210.5 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your thoughts. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough duri...

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Matthew L.

Best coffee shops in Auburn?

So, Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $342,400, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Auburn sits at 210.5 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour,...

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Kai S.

Remote worker thinking about Auburn

First post here. You can expect to pay around $1,034 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Kai S.

Best kept secrets of Auburn, AL

I've been here for 1 years and The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoa...

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Leonardo Bailey

Moving from New York to Auburn next month

OK so I've been here for 16 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 78,738 people. Homes are going for about $342,400 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Steven C.

Unpopular opinion about Auburn

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 78,738, Auburn is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $342,400 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which...

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Bennett Martin

Top 5 things I love about Auburn

The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Auburn sits at 210.5 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? Night life is decen...

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Lucy Roberts

Top 5 things I love about Auburn

First post here. Just moved here 15 months ago and Rent is about $1,034/month for a decent place. With a population of 78,738, Auburn is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Am I wrong here? Night...

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Reagan P.

Is Auburn walkable?

Alright, Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 78,738 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation?

14 replies 8 upvotes qa
Waylon Morris

Is it worth buying in Auburn?

OK so Been living here since 2020. Household incomes average around $56,123 in Auburn. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Elena

Life in Auburn as a young professional

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Auburn sits at 210.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $56,123, which feels about average for t...

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Lily M.

What I wish I knew before living in Auburn

Not sure if this has been asked before, but With a population of 78,738, Auburn is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Th...

0 replies 8 upvotes living
Kai S.

Is Auburn good for remote workers?

I'm originally from Cincinnati and Rent is about $1,034/month for a decent place. With a population of 78,738, Auburn is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $342,400 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Is this normal for Auburn? Night life is decent if you k...

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Mary R.

Living in Auburn -the reality

Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Auburn sits at 210.5 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Reagan P.

Honest thoughts on life in Auburn

First post here. I'm a college student here and With a population of 78,738, Auburn is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Hunter Jimenez

Career opportunities in Auburn, AL

So, Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $56,123 in Auburn. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech...

0 replies 4 upvotes jobs
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