Living in Auburn Hills, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Auburn Hills has 25,105 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $84,375 (16% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $245,000, the median rent is $1,477/month.
Auburn Hills at a glance
- Population
- 25,105
- Median age
- 36.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $84,375State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $245,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,477/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 51.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Auburn Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Auburn Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Auburn Hills the median home value is $245,000, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,477 per month, which is 26.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,570 a month in housing costs.
Auburn Hills median household income
The median household income in Auburn Hills is $84,375 and the income per person is $49,513. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Auburn Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,403
- Owner-occupied
- 51.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.7%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.10
Auburn Hills demographics
- Population
- 25,105
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 11,506
- Foreign-born
- 18.5%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn Hills ›
Education in Auburn Hills
49.6% of adults 25 and older in Auburn Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 21.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburn Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 71.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Auburn Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills | 25,105 | $84,375 | $245,000 | $1,477 |
| Pontiac | 62,104 | $44,329 | $121,700 | $1,063 |
| Lake Angelus | 238 | $216,908 | $1,052,100 | — |
| Rochester Hills | 77,089 | $120,694 | $409,800 | $1,644 |
| Sylvan Lake | 1,705 | $106,429 | $391,000 | $1,113 |
| Rochester | 12,934 | $111,750 | $473,200 | $1,350 |
| Bloomfield Hills | 4,415 | $189,942 | $947,900 | $3,501 |
| Keego Harbor | 2,747 | $64,896 | $255,900 | $1,194 |
| Lake Orion | 2,863 | $101,318 | $376,600 | $798 |
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What is the median household income in Auburn Hills, MI?
The median household income in Auburn Hills is $84,375, 16% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Auburn Hills?
The median home value in Auburn Hills is $245,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Auburn Hills?
The median gross rent in Auburn Hills is $1,477 per month, about 26.5% of household income.
Is Auburn Hills, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Auburn Hills?
The median age in Auburn Hills is 36.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Auburn Hills?
The average commute to work in Auburn Hills is 22 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn Hills?
The unemployment rate in Auburn Hills is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburn Hills?
49.6% of adults in Auburn Hills 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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