Living in Auburn, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn · Census data 2020–2024
Auburn has 449 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $71,458 (8% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $180,300, the median rent is $1,117/month.
Auburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Auburn at a glance
- Population
- 449
- Median age
- 43.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $71,458State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $180,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,117/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Auburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Auburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Auburn the median home value is $180,300, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.
Auburn median household income
The median household income in Auburn is $71,458 and the income per person is $34,397. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Auburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 246
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 19.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.26
Auburn demographics
- Population
- 449
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 199
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 12.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn ›
Education in Auburn
15% of adults 25 and older in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburn
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.4%
Auburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 449 | $71,458 | $180,300 | $1,117 |
| Landingville | 208 | $116,250 | $237,500 | — |
| Deer Lake | 656 | $103,125 | $227,800 | $817 |
| South Manheim | 2,752 | $91,979 | $266,500 | $683 |
| West Brunswick | 3,291 | $119,167 | $289,700 | $1,628 |
| Port Clinton | 271 | $61,563 | $135,200 | $1,133 |
| Lake Wynonah | 3,036 | $98,639 | $258,200 | — |
| Orwigsburg | 3,005 | $84,063 | $213,200 | $685 |
| Schuylkill Haven | 5,253 | $54,167 | $132,400 | $904 |
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What is the median household income in Auburn, PA?
The median household income in Auburn is $71,458, 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $180,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Auburn?
The median gross rent in Auburn is $1,117 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Auburn, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Pennsylvania median.
What is the median age in Auburn?
The median age in Auburn is 43.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Auburn?
The average commute to work in Auburn is 26 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn?
The unemployment rate in Auburn is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburn?
15% 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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