Living in Auburn, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn · Census data 2020–2024
Auburn has 13,768 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $82,674 (17% lower than the California median), the median home value is $672,500, the median rent is $1,501/month.
Auburn at a glance
- Population
- 13,768
- Median age
- 47.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $82,674State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $672,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Auburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 13%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Auburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Auburn the median home value is $672,500, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,501 per month, which is 36% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,738 a month in housing costs.
Auburn median household income
The median household income in Auburn is $82,674 and the income per person is $53,951. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Auburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,446
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.19
Auburn demographics
- Population
- 13,768
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 27%
- Households
- 6,055
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn ›
Education in Auburn
40.6% of adults 25 and older in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburn
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 64.7%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 5.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Auburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 13,768 | $82,674 | $672,500 | $1,501 |
| North Auburn | 13,480 | $71,056 | $530,400 | $1,742 |
| Newcastle | 1,585 | $108,750 | $598,000 | $1,798 |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 3,284 | $134,007 | $560,300 | — |
| Penryn | 1,114 | $127,361 | $808,500 | $573 |
| Meadow Vista | 3,162 | $100,859 | $640,300 | $1,808 |
| Loomis | 6,853 | $81,487 | $634,500 | $1,702 |
| Lake of the Pines | 5,461 | $121,682 | $664,300 | $2,399 |
| Granite Bay | 21,673 | $184,606 | $1,135,900 | $2,740 |
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What is the median household income in Auburn, CA?
The median household income in Auburn is $82,674, 17% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Auburn?
The median home value in Auburn is $672,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Auburn?
The median gross rent in Auburn is $1,501 per month, about 36% of household income.
Is Auburn, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 13%.
What is the median age in Auburn?
The median age in Auburn is 47.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Auburn?
The average commute to work in Auburn is 21 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn?
The unemployment rate in Auburn is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburn?
40.6% of adults in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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