Living in Auburn, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn · Census data 2020–2024
Auburn has 26,285 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $51,052 (41% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $152,800, the median rent is $897/month.
Auburn at a glance
- Population
- 26,285
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $51,052State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $152,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $897/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Auburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
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 $152,800, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $897 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,424 a month in housing costs.
Auburn median household income
The median household income in Auburn is $51,052 and the income per person is $30,134. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Auburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,335
- Owner-occupied
- 48.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.4%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.04
Auburn demographics
- Population
- 26,285
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 11,875
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn ›
Education in Auburn
21% of adults 25 and older in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburn
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Auburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 26,285 | $51,052 | $152,800 | $897 |
| Melrose Park | 1,960 | $103,723 | $224,400 | — |
| Skaneateles | 2,543 | $125,625 | $647,100 | $1,125 |
| Port Byron | 900 | $48,750 | $100,500 | $1,071 |
| Weedsport | 1,954 | $70,865 | $166,800 | $1,156 |
| Cayuga | 575 | $97,885 | $158,100 | $728 |
| Union Springs | 1,255 | $81,250 | $162,500 | $1,030 |
| Elbridge | 1,224 | $64,462 | $160,200 | $1,034 |
| Jordan | 1,574 | $76,588 | $157,500 | $781 |
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What is the median household income in Auburn, NY?
The median household income in Auburn is $51,052, 41% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $152,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Auburn?
The median gross rent in Auburn is $897 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Auburn, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 19.5%.
What is the median age in Auburn?
The median age in Auburn is 41.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Auburn?
The average commute to work in Auburn is 20 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn?
The unemployment rate in Auburn is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburn?
21% 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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