Living in Auburn, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn · Census data 2020–2024

Auburn has 3,470 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $57,531 (25% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $98,800, the median rent is $797/month.

Auburn at a glance

Population
3,470
Median age
39.7State: 37.2
Median household income
$57,531State: $76,475
Median home value
$98,800State: $238,600
Median rent
$797/moState: $1,072
Homeowners
49.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
Average commute
23 min

Is Auburn a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.

The weather is best in May and August to October.

Cost of living in Auburn

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Auburn the median home value is $98,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, which is 24.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,197 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Auburn$98,800
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Auburn$797
Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Auburn median household income

The median household income in Auburn is $57,531 and the income per person is $37,082. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Auburn$57,531
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Auburn: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,810
Owner-occupied
49.8%
Renter-occupied
50.2%
Vacant
12.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1953
Average household size
2.12

Auburn demographics

Population
3,470
Median age
39.7
Under 18
20.9%
65 and older
22.5%
Households
1,583
Foreign-born
1.2%
Veterans
8.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Black1%
Asian0.2%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn ›

Education in Auburn

24.3% of adults 25 and older in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Auburn24.3%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Auburn

Unemployment rate
4.1%State: 3%
Average commute
23 minState: 19 min
Work from home
7.8%
Drive alone
83.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.5%
Homes with broadband
85.2%

Auburn vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Auburn3,470$57,531$98,800$797
Johnson339$59,875$107,800$950
Peru653$44,028$96,600$478
Brock120$38,750——
Stella126$56,250$62,500—
Shubert214$37,500$61,300$850
Talmage155$63,929$83,600$1,278
Humboldt775$41,786$67,500$492
Rock Port1,221$45,815$115,600$666

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Living in Auburn: FAQ

What is the median household income in Auburn, NE?

The median household income in Auburn is $57,531, 25% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (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 $98,800, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

How much is rent in Auburn?

The median gross rent in Auburn is $797 per month, about 24.1% of household income.

Is Auburn, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.

What is the median age in Auburn?

The median age in Auburn is 39.7 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Auburn?

The average commute to work in Auburn is 23 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Auburn?

The unemployment rate in Auburn is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Auburn?

24.3% 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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