Living in Auburn, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn · Census data 2020–2024
Auburn has 160 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $58,750 (22% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $96,700, the median rent is $775/month.
Auburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Auburn at a glance
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 46.5State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $58,750State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $96,700State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Auburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Auburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Auburn the median home value is $96,700, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $900 a month in housing costs.
Auburn median household income
The median household income in Auburn is $58,750 and the income per person is $38,686. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Auburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 97
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 1.84
Auburn demographics
- Population
- 160
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 9.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.5%
- Households
- 87
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn ›
Education in Auburn
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburn
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.9%
Auburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 160 | $58,750 | $96,700 | $775 |
| Breda | 477 | $62,095 | $144,600 | $816 |
| Lake City | 1,693 | $74,167 | $100,900 | $763 |
| Lake View | 967 | $68,618 | $175,600 | $742 |
| Lidderdale | 177 | $60,625 | $123,400 | $750 |
| Wall Lake | 725 | $71,875 | $128,700 | $637 |
| Lytton | 357 | $62,708 | $65,600 | $683 |
| Carroll | 10,208 | $69,706 | $188,700 | $722 |
| Sac City | 1,885 | $57,139 | $136,000 | $669 |
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What is the median household income in Auburn, IA?
The median household income in Auburn is $58,750, 22% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $96,700, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Auburn?
The median gross rent in Auburn is $775 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Auburn, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Iowa median; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Auburn?
The median age in Auburn is 46.5 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Auburn?
The average commute to work in Auburn is 17 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn?
The unemployment rate in Auburn is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburn?
20.6% 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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