At a Glance
Median Income
$56,123
$35,416 per capita
Home Value
$342,400
Zillow: $419,162
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
40.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
109/100K
992/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.8%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
12.3% smoking rate
How Auburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Auburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Auburn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Auburn residents earn a median household income of $56,123 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,416. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,362 business establishments, including 421 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburn is $342,400 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,162. Median rent is $1,034/month, with 40.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Auburn reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 992/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
62.8% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population78,738
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,123
Per Capita$35,416
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$9,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
B
Home Value$342,400
Rent$1,034
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$419,162
Housing Units33,932
Rent Burden40.2%
Crime
F
Violent109/100K
Property992/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault79/100K
Burglary39/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,894/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation686 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+29.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Auburn was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.513 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 421 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.