Auburn, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Salem County County

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,209 Population 284/sq mi density
$201,648 Median Income $72,184 per capita
$440,300 Home Value $335,579 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$201,648 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$440,300 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Auburn, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$201,648
168% above
$72,184 per capita
Home Value
$440,300
56% above
Zillow: $335,579
Bachelor's Degree+
62.3%
85% above
99.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
268%
Home Value
156%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
185%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Auburn a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Auburn residents earn a median household income of $201,648 , which is 168% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $72,184. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,492 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Auburn is $440,300 , 56% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,579. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

62.3% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% above the national average). 99.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Auburn has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,209
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$201,648
Per Capita$72,184
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

A+
Home Value$440,300
Rent
Ownership99.0%
Zillow$335,579
Housing Units390
Rent Burden34.0%

Health

Obesity28.6%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death11,685/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.3 in/yr
Elevation88 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.3%
High School+99.4%
Graduate+27.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Auburn was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
3.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.