Auburn Lake Trails, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Auburn Lake Trails is a small town in California with a population of 3,861. Residents earn $128,500 per year, which is 71% above the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
3,861 Population 303/sq mi density
$128,500 Median Income $56,470 per capita
$483,000 Home Value
$2,665 Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$128,500 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$483,000 home value, $2,665/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $128,500
71% higher than US avg
Home Value $483,000
71% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.6%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,665
129% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.2%
15% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.6%
87% lower than US avg

How Auburn Lake Trails Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,861
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density303/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$128,500
Per Capita$56,470
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$11,555M
Commute44 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$483,000
Rent$2,665
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+97.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute44 min
Libraries7

Is Auburn Lake Trails a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Auburn Lake Trails receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Auburn Lake Trails stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Auburn Lake Trails is $128,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 71% above $75,149. This places Auburn Lake Trails among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Auburn Lake Trails is $483,000, making it a premium housing market at 71% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,665 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Auburn Lake Trails enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Auburn Lake Trails has a population of 3,861 with a density of 303 people per square mile. The median age is 50.5 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.6%).

Population

3,861
Total Population
303
People / sq mi
50.5yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
12.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Auburn Lake Trails vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.5%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.5%
51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Auburn Lake Trails vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Auburn Lake Trails is $128,500, which is 71% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Auburn Lake Trails vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$128,500
71% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,470
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
IRS Avg AGI$117,647

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.6%
87% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,552
County GDP$11,555M

Business (County)

Restaurants513
Healthcare495
Retail520
Manufacturing175

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.4 min
Work from Home29.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Auburn Lake Trails is $483,000, 71% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,665 (129% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$483,000
71% above US avg
Median List Price$575,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$575,000
$/Sq Ft$262
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio98.9%
Price Drops23.5%
Inventory17

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,665
129% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Effective Rate1.54%
In Auburn Lake Trails, 27.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.6% report depression. 16.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Auburn Lake Trails vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.2%
15% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma10.5%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.0%
Physical Inactivity16.5%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.3%
Checkup Rate70.7%
Premature Death6,327/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access86.8%
Healthcare Facilities495

Crime Rates: Auburn Lake Trails vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Auburn Lake Trails has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area12.7 sq mi (33.0 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates38.8862°N, 120.9797°W
County FIPS06017
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 12-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.6%
D 42.6%

Winner: Republican by 12 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.6%
6% below US avg
High School+97.4%
School Test Score4.69
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density303/sq mi
Total Area12.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities495
Restaurants513
Retail Stores520

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.4 min
Work from Home29.9%

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