At a Glance
Median Income
$62,339
$32,753 per capita
Home Value
$172,800
Zillow: $270,611
Median Rent
$831/mo
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
2,110/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 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?
B
3.1 / 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 $62,339 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,753. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,084 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburn is $172,800 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,611. Median rent is $831/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Auburn reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,110/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.2% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population13,464
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,566/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,339
Per Capita$32,753
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$3,447M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,210
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,800
Rent$831
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$270,611
Housing Units5,774
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property2,110/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary234/100K
Health
Obesity43.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,445/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation864 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Auburn was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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