Living in Auburn, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Auburn · Census data 2020–2024
Auburn has 91 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median rent is $845/month.
Auburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Auburn at a glance
- Population
- 91
- Median age
- 41.5State: 42.7
- Median rent
- $845/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.4%
- Average commute
- 53 min
Is Auburn a good place to live?
Cons: An average commute of 53 minutes; a poverty rate of 76.9%.
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 —. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Auburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 33
- Owner-occupied
- 41.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.3%
- Vacant
- 27.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.79
Auburn demographics
- Population
- 91
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 49.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 24
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Auburn ›
Education in Auburn
17.4% of adults 25 and older in Auburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Auburn
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 53 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.7%
Auburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 91 | — | — | $845 |
| Pullman | 286 | $53,618 | $78,600 | — |
| Glenville | 1,037 | $47,422 | $108,400 | $872 |
| Harrisville | 1,574 | $47,768 | $123,000 | $566 |
| Pennsboro | 1,334 | $51,327 | $86,500 | $811 |
| West Union | 1,039 | $60,417 | $98,600 | — |
| Ellenboro | 209 | $52,917 | $118,200 | $725 |
| Grantsville | 401 | $28,438 | $55,800 | — |
| Cairo | 273 | $65,500 | — | $488 |
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How much is rent in Auburn?
The median gross rent in Auburn is $845 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Auburn, WV a good place to live?
Minuses: an average commute of 53 minutes; a poverty rate of 76.9%.
What is the median age in Auburn?
The median age in Auburn is 41.5 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Auburn?
The average commute to work in Auburn is 53 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Auburn?
The unemployment rate in Auburn is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Auburn?
17.4% 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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