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Auburn
  • Town in Washington
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Auburn

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B
    Auburn is a town in Washington with a population of 85,306. Auburn is in King County. Living in Auburn offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Auburn there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Auburn and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Auburn are above average.
    About Auburn...
    Population
    85,306
    Town near
    Seattle
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $393,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,401
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      214.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      57.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      165.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      724.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,781.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      797.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Auburn

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,415
    National
    $69,021
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