Living in Auburn, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn · Census data 2020–2024
Auburn has 2,124 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $71,653 (about the same as the Michigan median), the median home value is $168,000, the median rent is $1,069/month.
Auburn at a glance
- Population
- 2,124
- Median age
- 42.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $71,653State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $168,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,069/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Auburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Michigan median.
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 $168,000, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,216 a month in housing costs.
Auburn median household income
The median household income in Auburn is $71,653 and the income per person is $37,825. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Auburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 972
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.21
Auburn demographics
- Population
- 2,124
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 949
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn ›
Education in Auburn
38.6% of adults 25 and older in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 12% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburn
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Auburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 2,124 | $71,653 | $168,000 | $1,069 |
| Freeland | 7,557 | $110,547 | $265,900 | $1,245 |
| Midland | 42,724 | $73,325 | $203,900 | $1,048 |
| Bay City | 32,320 | $49,420 | $97,600 | $766 |
| Zilwaukee | 1,609 | $57,756 | $95,300 | $1,195 |
| Essexville | 3,327 | $75,341 | $128,500 | — |
| Shields | 7,402 | $82,125 | $174,500 | $941 |
| Saginaw | 43,536 | $38,579 | $60,000 | $922 |
| Hemlock | 1,529 | $102,188 | $221,800 | $1,011 |
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What is the median household income in Auburn, MI?
The median household income in Auburn is $71,653, about the same as 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?
The median home value in Auburn is $168,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Auburn?
The median gross rent in Auburn is $1,069 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Auburn, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 6.6%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Michigan median.
What is the median age in Auburn?
The median age in Auburn is 42.7 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Auburn?
The average commute to work in Auburn is 24 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn?
The unemployment rate in Auburn is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburn?
38.6% 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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