At a Glance
Median Income
$68,267
$30,582 per capita
Home Value
$272,700
Zillow: $302,746
Median Rent
$1,127/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
2,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.0% smoking rate
How Auburndale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Auburndale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Auburndale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Auburndale residents earn a median household income of $68,267 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,582. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,038 business establishments, including 3,857 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Auburndale is $272,700 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,746. Median rent is $1,127/month, with 36.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Auburndale reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,117/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Auburndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Auburndale has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,438
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,286/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,267
Per Capita$30,582
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$160,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A
Home Value$272,700
Rent$1,127
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$302,746
Housing Units6,527
Rent Burden36.7%
Crime
F
Violent217/100K
Property2,117/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation158 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Auburndale was founded in 1880.
The median home in Auburndale was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
There are 3,857 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 200 fatal vehicle crashes.