At a Glance
Median Income
$77,760
$52,314 per capita
Home Value
$642,400
Zillow: $615,564
Median Rent
$1,432/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
352/100K
1,669/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
302 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Auburn residents earn a median household income of $77,760 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,314. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburn is $642,400 , 128% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $615,564. Median rent is $1,432/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Auburn reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,669/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.2% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population13,758
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,916/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,760
Per Capita$52,314
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
D
Home Value$642,400
Rent$1,432
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$615,564
Housing Units6,696
Rent Burden36.8%
Crime
F
Violent352/100K
Property1,669/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault261/100K
Burglary507/100K
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,213 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Auburn was built in 1981.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.
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