Living in Auburn, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn · Census data 2020–2024
Auburn has 85,676 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $97,884 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $547,900, the median rent is $1,786/month.
Auburn at a glance
- Population
- 85,676
- Median age
- 36State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $97,884State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $547,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,786/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 60.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Auburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
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 $547,900, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,786 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,541 a month in housing costs.
Auburn median household income
The median household income in Auburn is $97,884 and the income per person is $42,587. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Auburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 31,800
- Owner-occupied
- 60.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.4%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.79
Auburn demographics
- Population
- 85,676
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 30,393
- Foreign-born
- 25.1%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn ›
Education in Auburn
25.6% of adults 25 and older in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburn
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Auburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 85,676 | $97,884 | $547,900 | $1,786 |
| Algona | 3,247 | $85,332 | $441,500 | $1,838 |
| Pacific | 7,066 | $115,625 | $489,100 | $1,692 |
| Lake Holm | 3,555 | $177,371 | $828,600 | — |
| Lakeland North | 15,950 | $105,216 | $557,000 | $2,340 |
| Lakeland South | 13,100 | $110,735 | $589,300 | $1,899 |
| Sumner | 10,733 | $98,191 | $519,900 | $1,974 |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | 11,183 | $129,833 | $714,200 | $2,017 |
| Kent | 135,603 | $92,302 | $587,800 | $1,909 |
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What is the median household income in Auburn, WA?
The median household income in Auburn is $97,884, about the same as the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $547,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Auburn?
The median gross rent in Auburn is $1,786 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Auburn, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Auburn?
The median age in Auburn is 36 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Auburn?
The average commute to work in Auburn is 31 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn?
The unemployment rate in Auburn is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburn?
25.6% 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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