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Auburn, GA
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Auburn, GA
At a Glance
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)
Is Auburn a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Auburn residents earn a median household income of $78,317 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,119. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,142 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburn is $232,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,845. Median rent is $1,198/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Auburn reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,430/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 82.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.