At a Glance
Median Income
$49,377
$29,474 per capita
Home Value
$143,600
Zillow: $226,275
Median Rent
$867/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
1,377/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
18.4% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Auburn residents earn a median household income of $49,377 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,474. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 765 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburn is $143,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,275. Median rent is $867/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Auburn reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,377/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26,475
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density3,174/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,377
Per Capita$29,474
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$2,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,600
Rent$867
Ownership49.5%
Zillow$226,275
Housing Units13,045
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent350/100K
Property1,377/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault257/100K
Burglary117/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation668 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Auburn was founded in 1793.
The median home in Auburn was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.