Living in North Auburn, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Auburn · Census data 2020–2024
North Auburn has 13,480 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $71,056 (28% lower than the California median), the median home value is $530,400, the median rent is $1,742/month.
North Auburn at a glance
- Population
- 13,480
- Median age
- 45.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $71,056State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $530,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,742/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is North Auburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in North Auburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Auburn the median home value is $530,400, 59% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,742 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,652 a month in housing costs.
North Auburn median household income
The median household income in North Auburn is $71,056 and the income per person is $42,607. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in North Auburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,672
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.36
North Auburn demographics
- Population
- 13,480
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 18%
- 65 and older
- 27.2%
- Households
- 5,332
- Foreign-born
- 13.3%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Auburn ›
Education in North Auburn
24.7% of adults 25 and older in North Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Auburn
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
North Auburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Auburn | 13,480 | $71,056 | $530,400 | $1,742 |
| Auburn | 13,768 | $82,674 | $672,500 | $1,501 |
| Newcastle | 1,585 | $108,750 | $598,000 | $1,798 |
| Meadow Vista | 3,162 | $100,859 | $640,300 | $1,808 |
| Auburn Lake Trails | 3,284 | $134,007 | $560,300 | — |
| Penryn | 1,114 | $127,361 | $808,500 | $573 |
| Lake of the Pines | 5,461 | $121,682 | $664,300 | $2,399 |
| Loomis | 6,853 | $81,487 | $634,500 | $1,702 |
| Rocklin | 73,327 | $124,168 | $703,400 | $2,258 |
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What is the median household income in North Auburn, CA?
The median household income in North Auburn is $71,056, 28% 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 North Auburn?
The median home value in North Auburn is $530,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in North Auburn?
The median gross rent in North Auburn is $1,742 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is North Auburn, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in North Auburn?
The median age in North Auburn is 45.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in North Auburn?
The average commute to work in North Auburn is 27 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Auburn?
The unemployment rate in North Auburn is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Auburn?
24.7% of adults in North 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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