At a Glance
Median Income
$63,382
$28,111 per capita
Home Value
$135,700
Zillow: $287,677
Median Rent
$889/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
13.5% smoking rate
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+
3.6 / 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 $63,382 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,111. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburn is $135,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,677. Median rent is $889/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
17.9% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,185
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,693/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,382
Per Capita$28,111
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$417M
Avg Weekly Wage$746
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,700
Rent$889
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$287,677
Housing Units489
Rent Burden21.4%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,634/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,080 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Auburn was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Topeka Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.