Living in Auburn, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn · Census data 2020–2024
Auburn has 24,602 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $66,647 (11% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $282,000, the median rent is $1,041/month.
Auburn at a glance
- Population
- 24,602
- Median age
- 41.4State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $66,647State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $282,000State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,041/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 59.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Auburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
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 $282,000, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,041 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,686 a month in housing costs.
Auburn median household income
The median household income in Auburn is $66,647 and the income per person is $36,895. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Auburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,136
- Owner-occupied
- 59.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.9%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.29
Auburn demographics
- Population
- 24,602
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 10,337
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn ›
Education in Auburn
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburn
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Auburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 24,602 | $66,647 | $282,000 | $1,041 |
| Lewiston | 38,324 | $55,393 | $235,100 | $986 |
| Minot | 2,794 | $95,655 | $294,900 | $878 |
| Poland | 5,954 | $85,557 | $283,600 | $1,198 |
| Mechanic Falls | 3,134 | $69,914 | $270,900 | $1,076 |
| Sabattus | 5,116 | $59,387 | $180,000 | $949 |
| Greene | 4,417 | $98,093 | $270,000 | $1,194 |
| New Gloucester | 5,766 | $108,797 | $357,100 | $1,150 |
| Lisbon | 9,750 | $77,819 | $258,300 | $979 |
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What is the median household income in Auburn, ME?
The median household income in Auburn is $66,647, 11% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (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 $282,000, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Auburn?
The median gross rent in Auburn is $1,041 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Auburn, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Maine median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Auburn?
The median age in Auburn is 41.4 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Auburn?
The average commute to work in Auburn is 22 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn?
The unemployment rate in Auburn is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburn?
27.8% 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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