At a Glance
Median Income
$78,727
$45,875 per capita
Home Value
$233,900
Zillow: $280,590
Median Rent
$1,411/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
377/100K
1,941/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
12.8% smoking rate
How Auburn Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Auburn Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Auburn Hills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Auburn Hills residents earn a median household income of $78,727 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,875. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburn Hills is $233,900 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,590. Median rent is $1,411/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Auburn Hills reports 377 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,941/100K.
Education
47.0% of adults in Auburn Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburn Hills has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population24,911
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,497/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born19.4%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,727
Per Capita$45,875
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,900
Rent$1,411
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$280,590
Housing Units11,935
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent377/100K
Property1,941/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation956 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries40
Did You Know?
Auburn Hills was founded in 1983.
The median home in Auburn Hills was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
19.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.