At a Glance
Median Income
$68,935
$38,477 per capita
Home Value
$157,500
Zillow: $221,085
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
1,292/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
261 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+
3.6 / 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 $68,935 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,477. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,932 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburn is $157,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,085. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Auburn reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,292/100K.
Education
39.6% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,045
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,929/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,935
Per Capita$38,477
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$7,779M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,500
Rent$1,036
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$221,085
Housing Units1,029
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent118/100K
Property1,292/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation620 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Auburn was founded in 1854.
The median home in Auburn was built in 1972.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 160 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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