Living in Auburn, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn · Census data 2020–2024
Auburn has 4,306 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $81,411 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $149,600, the median rent is $1,011/month.
Auburn at a glance
- Population
- 4,306
- Median age
- 40.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $81,411State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $149,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,011/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Auburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Auburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Auburn the median home value is $149,600, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,045 a month in housing costs.
Auburn median household income
The median household income in Auburn is $81,411 and the income per person is $37,967. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Auburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,685
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.52
Auburn demographics
- Population
- 4,306
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 1,685
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn ›
Education in Auburn
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburn
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Auburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 4,306 | $81,411 | $149,600 | $1,011 |
| Thayer | 531 | $62,083 | $97,100 | $968 |
| Divernon | 1,164 | $71,750 | $133,700 | $1,034 |
| Virden | 3,171 | $80,577 | $101,300 | $864 |
| Chatham | 14,639 | $106,773 | $243,200 | $1,256 |
| Pawnee | 2,738 | $81,103 | $149,500 | $838 |
| Loami | 782 | $57,813 | $131,900 | $907 |
| Girard | 1,743 | $50,300 | $98,100 | $808 |
| Farmersville | 763 | $63,750 | $116,900 | $764 |
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What is the median household income in Auburn, IL?
The median household income in Auburn is $81,411, about the same as the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $149,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Auburn?
The median gross rent in Auburn is $1,011 per month, about 24.1% of household income.
Is Auburn, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Auburn?
The median age in Auburn is 40.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Auburn?
The average commute to work in Auburn is 28 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn?
The unemployment rate in Auburn is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburn?
27.6% 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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