What are the schools like in Auberry, CA?

Auberry is served primarily by Sierra Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Auberry?

The median household income in Auberry, CA is $68,320 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Auberry, CA?

Auberry has an average high temperature of 54.4°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

Auberry, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Auberry, CA affordable or expensive?

Auberry's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Auberry is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $341,700 and the median rent is $1,333 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Auberry, CA?

Auberry has a violent crime rate of 643.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2565.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Auberry, CA a Good Place to Live?

Auberry is a small town of 3,032 in California, with a median household income of $68,320 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Auberry's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Auberry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Auberry city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.9

Auberry's overall cost of living index is 105.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Auberry costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Auberry, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$341,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,333	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,320	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Auberry's violent crime rate is 643.6 per 100,000 residents — 69% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

643.6 /100k

Property Crime

2565.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Auberry is served primarily by Sierra Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Auberry, CA	National Avg
School District	Sierra Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Auberry sees average highs of 54.4°F in January and 94.4°F in July, with 25.1 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Auberry, CA
Average High — January	54.4°F
Average High — July	94.4°F
Annual Precipitation	25.1"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Auberry, CA	National Avg
Population	3,032	—
Median Age	48.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	27.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shaver Lake, CA 7 mi North Fork, CA 11 mi Big Creek, CA 14 mi Millerton, CA 14 mi Friant, CA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Auberry

Auberry, CA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

93602 93651 93667

Auberry vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auberry, CA affordable or expensive?

Auberry's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Auberry roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $341,700 and median rent is $1,333/month.

What is the crime rate in Auberry, CA?

Auberry's violent crime rate is 643.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2565.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Auberry?

Public schools in Auberry are operated by Sierra Unified. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Auberry, CA a good place to live?

Auberry, CA has a population of 3,032, a median household income of $68,320, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Auberry?

Auberry averages 54.4°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.1 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Auberry?

Auberry, CA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 93602, 93651, 93667.

What is the population of Auberry?

The population of Auberry, California is 3,032 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Auberry?

Key numbers for living in Auberry: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $341,700, median household income $68,320, crime index 150 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Auberry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.