Living in Auburndale, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburndale · Census data 2020–2024
Auburndale has 18,530 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $77,911 (4% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $296,200, the median rent is $1,208/month.
Auburndale at a glance
- Population
- 18,530
- Median age
- 41.2State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $77,911State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $296,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,208/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Auburndale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Florida median; home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Auburndale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Auburndale the median home value is $296,200, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,797 a month in housing costs.
Auburndale median household income
The median household income in Auburndale is $77,911 and the income per person is $34,192. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Auburndale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,708
- Owner-occupied
- 73.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.7%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.83
Auburndale demographics
- Population
- 18,530
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 6,499
- Foreign-born
- 11.1%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburndale ›
Education in Auburndale
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Auburndale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburndale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Auburndale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburndale | 18,530 | $77,911 | $296,200 | $1,208 |
| Polk City | 2,974 | $79,762 | $293,900 | $1,111 |
| Inwood | 7,556 | $55,540 | $142,300 | $1,230 |
| Fussels Corner | 5,682 | $56,091 | $92,100 | $937 |
| Lake Alfred | 7,277 | $67,202 | $239,900 | $1,349 |
| Winter Haven | 55,200 | $59,648 | $269,800 | $1,246 |
| Jan Phyl Village | 5,708 | $53,571 | $258,600 | $1,210 |
| Combee Settlement | 5,242 | $40,384 | $195,900 | $1,130 |
| Crystal Lake | 5,451 | $49,424 | $205,600 | $1,181 |
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What is the median household income in Auburndale, FL?
The median household income in Auburndale is $77,911, 4% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Auburndale?
The median home value in Auburndale is $296,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Auburndale?
The median gross rent in Auburndale is $1,208 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Auburndale, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Florida median; home values 17% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Auburndale?
The median age in Auburndale is 41.2 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Auburndale?
The average commute to work in Auburndale is 33 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburndale?
The unemployment rate in Auburndale is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburndale?
19.7% of adults in Auburndale 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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