Living in Auburn, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn · Census data 2020–2024
Auburn has 6,119 residents with a median age of 44.3. The median household income is $153,253 (55% higher than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $600,300, the median rent is $1,893/month.
Auburn at a glance
- Population
- 6,119
- Median age
- 44.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $153,253State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $600,300State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,893/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Auburn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 49% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
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 $600,300, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,893 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,765 a month in housing costs.
Auburn median household income
The median household income in Auburn is $153,253 and the income per person is $62,957. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Auburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,013
- Owner-occupied
- 93.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.1%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 3.04
Auburn demographics
- Population
- 6,119
- Median age
- 44.3
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 2,013
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn ›
Education in Auburn
55.3% of adults 25 and older in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 18.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburn
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 26.5%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Auburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 6,119 | $153,253 | $600,300 | $1,893 |
| South Hooksett | 5,902 | $130,000 | $433,200 | $1,471 |
| Manchester | 115,643 | $81,007 | $365,600 | $1,564 |
| Candia | 4,134 | $119,737 | $415,600 | $1,213 |
| Chester | 5,300 | $142,212 | $552,300 | — |
| Hooksett | 15,057 | $117,962 | $407,000 | $1,661 |
| Pinardville | 4,418 | $79,340 | $286,300 | $1,082 |
| Londonderry | 26,685 | $132,556 | $505,200 | $1,803 |
| Derry | 34,116 | $108,944 | $432,000 | $1,547 |
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What is the median household income in Auburn, NH?
The median household income in Auburn is $153,253, 55% higher than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $600,300, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Auburn?
The median gross rent in Auburn is $1,893 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Auburn, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 49% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Auburn?
The median age in Auburn is 44.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Auburn?
The average commute to work in Auburn is 28 minutes; 26.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn?
The unemployment rate in Auburn is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburn?
55.3% 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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