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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 $604,922 Zillow
$1,713 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 247 sunny days/yr
393 Violent Crime/100K 6,022 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$95,367 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$510,400 home value, $1,713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
393 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Auburn, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,367
27% above
$42,046 per capita
Home Value
$510,400
81% above
Zillow: $604,922
Median Rent
$1,713/mo
47% above
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
393/100K
4% above
6,022/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
15% below
10.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
247 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
127%
Home Value
181%
Rent
147%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
104%
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 3.7% (3% 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 $604,922. 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 393 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,022/100K. The murder rate is 1.3/100K.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population85,455
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density2,889/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,367
Per Capita$42,046
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354

Housing

B+
Home Value$510,400
Rent$1,713
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$604,922
Housing Units32,420
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent393/100K
Property6,022/100K
Murder1.3/100K
Assault204/100K
Burglary1,113/100K

Health

Obesity27.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days247/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.