At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$27,913 per capita
Home Value
$109,400
Zillow: $259,872
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.3% smoking rate
How Mount Auburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Auburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Auburn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Auburn residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,913. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 720 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Auburn is $109,400 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,872. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 22.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
3.5% of adults in Mount Auburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Auburn has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population183
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$27,913
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,400
Rent$1,021
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$259,872
Housing Units67
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,615/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation886 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Mount Auburn was founded in 1871.
The median home in Mount Auburn was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.