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Auburn, PA

Pennsylvania

Auburn is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 508. Residents earn $67,679 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
508 Population 314/sq mi density
$67,679 Median Income $30,687 per capita
$182,300 Home Value $305,058 Zillow
$1,133 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,679 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,300 home value, $1,133/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,679
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $182,300
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.8%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,133
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

How Auburn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population508
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density314/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans13.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,679
Per Capita$30,687
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$6,492M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,300
Rent$1,133
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$305,058
Housing Units270
Rent Burden26.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation488 ft (149 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband77.9%
Libraries14

Is Auburn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Auburn receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Auburn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Auburn is $67,679, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Auburn is $182,300, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,133 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Auburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Auburn has a population of 508 with a density of 314 people per square mile. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%), with 2.6% Hispanic, 1.2% Black.

Population

508
Total Population
314
People / sq mi
42.9yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Auburn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Auburn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Auburn is $67,679, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Auburn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,679
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,687
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$65,391

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,961
County GDP$6,492M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare347
Retail449
Manufacturing163

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone76.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Auburn is $182,300, 35% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,133 (3% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $305,058.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,300
35% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$305,058

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,133
3% below US avg
Rent Burden26.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.7%
Housing Units270
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,393
54% above US avg
Effective Rate2.96%
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall48.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation488 ft (149 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates40.5954°N, 76.0972°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 77.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
44% below US avg
High School+92.7%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
School Test Score5.95
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density314/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.9%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities347
Restaurants248
Retail Stores449

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone76.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

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