Auburn, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Seneca County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
26,475
Population
3,174/sq mi density
$49,377
Median Income
$29,474 per capita
$143,600
Home Value
$226,275 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
350
Violent Crime/100K
1,377 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,377 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,600 home value, $867/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Auburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 109.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 668 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9338°N, 76.5672°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Seneca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in |
Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.5").