At a Glance
Median Income
$66,552
$40,413 per capita
Home Value
$254,600
Zillow: $311,961
Median Rent
$983/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
2,201/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
251 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
3.2 / 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 $66,552 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,413. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburn is $254,600 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,961. Median rent is $983/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Auburn reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,201/100K. The murder rate is 4.3/100K.
Education
28.9% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population24,294
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density409/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,552
Per Capita$40,413
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$7,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,125
Housing
A+
Home Value$254,600
Rent$983
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$311,961
Housing Units11,122
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent146/100K
Property2,201/100K
Murder4.3/100K
Assault65/100K
Burglary241/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation234 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Auburn was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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