At a Glance
Median Income
$58,674
$38,040 per capita
Home Value
$98,900
Zillow: $170,241
Median Rent
$774/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
18.0% 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+
3.9 / 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 $58,674 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,040. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburn is $98,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,241. Median rent is $774/month, with 28.4% 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 1961.
Education
24.7% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,468
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density1,591/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,674
Per Capita$38,040
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,900
Rent$774
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$170,241
Housing Units1,603
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,027 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Auburn was founded in 1882.
The median home in Auburn was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.