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Auburn Hills
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
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Detroit

Auburn Hills

#49 in Best Places to Live in Detroit Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Auburn Hills is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 24,202. Auburn Hills is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Auburn Hills offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Auburn Hills there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Auburn Hills and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    About Auburn Hills...
    Population
    24,202
    Suburb of
    Detroit
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $184,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,197
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      308.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      4
      6.1
    • Rape
      83.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      43.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      122.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,274.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      115.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      22%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Auburn Hills

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $73,641
    National
    $69,021
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