Life in Auburn research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Auburn over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Auburn:
The population in Auburn is 26,913.
The median home value in Auburn is $114,000.
The median income in Auburn is $44,076.
The cost of living in Auburn is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Auburn is $786.
The unemployment rate in Auburn is 6.5%.
The poverty rate in Auburn is 20.2%.
Crime in Auburn summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Auburn. Key points include:
There were 631 total crimes in Auburn in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Auburn is 2,378.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Auburn is 245.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Auburn is 2,133.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Auburn is 2.33% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Auburn / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 631 | 2,378.3 | 1,774.5 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 65 | 245.0 | 363.8 | 369.8 |
Murder | 3 | 11.3 | 4.2 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 8 | 30.2 | 90.6 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 38 | 143.2 | 240.7 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 566 | 2,133.4 | 1,410.7 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 60 | 226.2 | 165.5 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 471 | 1,775.3 | 1,143.6 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 35 | 131.9 | 101.7 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Auburn summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Auburn. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Auburn is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Auburn is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Auburn is $114,000.
The median income in Auburn is $44,076.
Living Expense | Auburn | New York | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 90 | 126 | 100 | |
Services | 104 | 110 | 100 | |
Groceries | 99 | 104 | 100 | |
Health | 98 | 105 | 100 | |
Housing | 57 | 175 | 100 | |
Transportation | 96 | 107 | 100 | |
Utilities | 103 | 102 | 100 |
The current population in Auburn is 26,913. The population has decreased -3.4% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 26,913 | 0.5% |
2020 | 26,779 | -0.7% |
2019 | 26,962 | -0.5% |
2018 | 27,101 | -0.6% |
2017 | 27,264 | -0.4% |
2016 | 27,369 | -0.7% |
2015 | 27,571 | -0.3% |
2014 | 27,649 | -0.4% |
2013 | 27,768 | -0.3% |
2012 | 27,863 | - |
81.2% White with 21,864 White residents.
7.8% African American with 2,096 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 32 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 270 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 22 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 1,371 Two Or More residents.
4.7% Hispanic with 1,258 Hispanic residents.
Race | Auburn | NY | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 81.2% | 54.7% | 59.4% |
African American | 7.8% | 13.9% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Asian | 1.0% | 8.6% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 5.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 4.7% | 19.2% | 18.4% |
Auburn is 48.5% female with 13,058 female residents.
Auburn is 51.5% male with 13,855 male residents.
Gender | Auburn | NY | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 48.5% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
Male | 51.5% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Auburn completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Auburn completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Auburn completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Auburn completed some college.
16.0% of adults in Auburn completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Auburn completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Auburn completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Auburn completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Auburn completed doctorate degree.
Education | Auburn | NY | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 29.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 20.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 16.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 5.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
7.7% of households in Auburn earn Less than $10,000.
5.7% of households in Auburn earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.8% of households in Auburn earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.3% of households in Auburn earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.5% of households in Auburn earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Auburn earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Auburn earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.4% of households in Auburn earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.4% of households in Auburn earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.9% of households in Auburn earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Auburn | NY | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 4.4% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 15.8% | 7.5% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 12.3% | 7.2% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 14.8% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 11.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 2.4% | 9.0% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 1.9% | 12.9% | 9.5% |