At a Glance
Median Income
$67,679
$30,687 per capita
Home Value
$182,300
Zillow: $320,966
Median Rent
$1,133/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% 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+
3.7 / 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 $67,679 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,687. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburn is $182,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,966. Median rent is $1,133/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
18.8% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population508
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density314/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,679
Per Capita$30,687
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,300
Rent$1,133
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$320,966
Housing Units270
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation488 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Auburn was founded in 1857.
The median home in Auburn was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.