Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Auburn Hills is a small city in Michigan with a population of 24,911. Residents earn $78,727 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Auburn Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Auburn Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Auburn Hills is $78,727, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Auburn Hills is $233,900, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,411 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Auburn Hills is below the national average at 252 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,102 per 100,000, 58% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Auburn Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 36.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 76.1% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.9% |
| 78% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,727 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,875 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,498 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $117,718 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 43,047 |
| County GDP | $143,144M |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Healthcare | 5,524 |
| Retail | 4,518 |
| Manufacturing | 1,635 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.58% |
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |
| Census Median | $233,900 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $271,413 |
| Median List Price | $305,000 |
| Median List Price | $305,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $177 |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 40.9% |
| Inventory | 22 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,411 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,627 |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,369 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.58% |
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.7% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,101/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Total Violent | 251.6/100K |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 36.6/100K |
| Robbery | 54.9/100K |
| Assault | 160.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,101.7/100K |
| 58% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 210.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,763.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 128.1/100K |
| Arson | 13.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 956 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6747°N, 83.2436°W |
| County FIPS | 26125 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.0% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,497/sq mi |
| Total Area | 16.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 20 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 20 |
| Public Libraries | 40 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,524 |
| Restaurants | 3,099 |
| Retail Stores | 4,518 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 23.4 min |
| Work from Home | 14.6% |