Median Income
$69,167
8% lower than US avg
Home Value
$134,400
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.3%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$540
54% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.7%
14% lower than US avg
How Mount Auburn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population101
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans72.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,167
Per Capita$48,902
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$3,815M
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,400
Rent$540
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden14.0%
Health
Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation988 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+85.5%
School Score6.01
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband42.0%
Libraries5
Is Mount Auburn a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mount Auburn receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Mount Auburn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mount Auburn is $69,167, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mount Auburn is $134,400, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $540 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Climate & Weather
Mount Auburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Mount Auburn has a population of 101 with a density of 532 people per square mile. The median age is 42.2 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
42.2yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Mount Auburn vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Mount Auburn vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Mount Auburn is $69,167, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income: Mount Auburn vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $69,167 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $48,902 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,764 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,496 |
| County GDP | $3,815M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 143 |
| Healthcare | 193 |
| Retail | 250 |
| Manufacturing | 101 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,084 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.29% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Mount Auburn is $134,400, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $540 (54% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $134,400 |
| 52% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $540 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 14.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,084 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.29% |
In Mount Auburn, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.5% report depression. 27.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Mount Auburn vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% |
| Depression | 29.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,656/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 193 |
Crime Rates: Mount Auburn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
Safety Score
Mount Auburn has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8113°N, 85.1885°W |
| County FIPS | 18177 |