Auburn is a small town of 4,535 in Illinois, with a median household income of $84,750
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Auburn stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Auburn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Auburn 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: 90.5
Auburn's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Auburn costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Auburn, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$140,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$921
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Auburn's violent crime rate is 226.7 per 100,000 residents
— 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
226.7 /100k
Property Crime
498.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Auburn is served primarily by Auburn CUSD 10.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Auburn, IL
National Avg
School District
Auburn CUSD 10
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Auburn sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 86.9°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.1 inches of snow per year.
Auburn's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Auburn roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $140,400 and median rent is $921/month.
Auburn's violent crime rate is 226.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 498.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Auburn are operated by Auburn CUSD 10.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Auburn, IL has a population of 4,535, a median household income of $84,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Auburn averages 36.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 16.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Auburn, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62615.
The population of Auburn, Illinois is 4,535 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Auburn: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $140,400, median household income $84,750, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Auburn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.