Auburn, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
85,455
Population
2,889/sq mi density
$95,367
Median Income
$42,046 per capita
$510,400
Home Value
$598,170 Zillow
$1,713
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
546
Violent Crime/100K
3,989 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$95,367 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$510,400 home value, $1,713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
546 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$510,400
81% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,713/mo
47% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.4%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
32,420
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$510,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$598,170
Redfin Median Sale
$620,000
Median Sale Price
$620,000
Median List Price
$649,975
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.4%
Owner-Occupied
38.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$1,713/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,021/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$620,000
Median Days on Market
66 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
59
Price Drops
17.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$313
Active Inventory
115
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
61.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $510,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $598,170 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $620,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $620,000 |
| Median List Price | $649,975 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $313 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,713 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,021 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
| Days on Market | 66 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.4% |
| Homes Sold | 59 |
| Active Inventory | 115 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $313 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 32,420 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 31.9% |