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Auburn
  • Town in Alabama
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Auburn

#1 in Best Places to Live in Lee County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Auburn is a town in Alabama with a population of 74,637. Auburn is in Lee County and is one of the best places to live in Alabama. 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 young professionals live in Auburn and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Auburn are highly rated.
    Population
    74,637
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $285,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $925
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      49%
    • Own
      51%
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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
      81.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      18.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      15.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      97.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,091.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      114.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      28%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Auburn

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,700
    National
    $69,021
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