Living in Auburn, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn · Census data 2020–2024
Auburn has 1,100 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $222,212 (115% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $460,300.
Auburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Auburn at a glance
- Population
- 1,100
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $222,212State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $460,300State: $454,400
- Homeowners
- 98.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Auburn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 115% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Auburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Auburn the median home value is $460,300, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,323 a month in housing costs.
Auburn median household income
The median household income in Auburn is $222,212 and the income per person is $82,231. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Auburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 382
- Owner-occupied
- 98.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.1%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.95
Auburn demographics
- Population
- 1,100
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 32.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 373
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn ›
Education in Auburn
70.4% of adults 25 and older in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 38.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburn
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 92%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Auburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 1,100 | $222,212 | $460,300 | — |
| Pilesgrove | 4,220 | $158,281 | $383,300 | $1,450 |
| Woodstown | 3,715 | $98,828 | $239,200 | $1,359 |
| Woolwich | 13,526 | $157,778 | $456,000 | $1,925 |
| Harrisonville | 227 | $75,455 | $378,100 | — |
| Beckett | 5,017 | $115,363 | $313,400 | — |
| Oldmans | 1,839 | $112,917 | $326,700 | $1,806 |
| Swedesboro | 2,733 | $88,542 | $255,900 | $1,606 |
| Carneys Point | 8,665 | $79,245 | $201,500 | $1,432 |
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What is the median household income in Auburn, NJ?
The median household income in Auburn is $222,212, 115% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $460,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
Is Auburn, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 115% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Auburn?
The median age in Auburn is 41.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Auburn?
The average commute to work in Auburn is 32 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn?
The unemployment rate in Auburn is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburn?
70.4% 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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