Maine · Metropolitan Area
Auburn is a small city in Maine with a population of 24,294. Residents earn $66,552 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Auburn receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Auburn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Auburn is $66,552, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Auburn is $254,600, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Auburn is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 122 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,857 per 100,000, 97% above the national average.
28.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Auburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 65.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 92.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.8% |
| 42% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,552 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,413 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,125 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,641 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,600 |
| County GDP | $7,050M |
| Restaurants | 254 |
| Healthcare | 396 |
| Retail | 427 |
| Manufacturing | 152 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,025 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.97% |
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $254,600 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $311,961 |
| Median List Price | $342,500 |
| Median List Price | $342,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $200 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 23.8% |
| Inventory | 21 |
| Census Median Rent | $983 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,673 |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,025 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.97% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 13.5% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 30.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,327/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 396 |
| Total Violent | 121.9/100K |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 34.8/100K |
| Robbery | 21.8/100K |
| Assault | 65.3/100K |
| Total Property | 3,856.7/100K |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 491.9/100K |
| Theft | 3,286.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 78.4/100K |
| Arson | 4.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 65.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 234 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 59.3 sq mi (153.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0845°N, 70.2496°W |
| County FIPS | 23001 |
Winner: Republican by 6.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.9% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 409/sq mi |
| Total Area | 59.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 18 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 19 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 396 |
| Restaurants | 254 |
| Retail Stores | 427 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |