At a Glance
Median Income
$95,367
$42,046 per capita
Home Value
$510,400
Zillow: $598,170
Median Rent
$1,713/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
546/100K
3,989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
10.3% 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
3.1 / 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 $95,367 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,046. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburn is $510,400 , 81% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $598,170. Median rent is $1,713/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Auburn reports 546 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,989/100K. The murder rate is 12.1/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburn has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population85,455
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density2,889/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born23.4%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,367
Per Capita$42,046
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B+
Home Value$510,400
Rent$1,713
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$598,170
Housing Units32,420
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent546/100K
Property3,989/100K
Murder12.1/100K
Assault305/100K
Burglary529/100K
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation92 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Auburn was founded in 1891.
The median home in Auburn was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
23.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.