What are the schools like in Auburn, WA?

Auburn is served primarily by Auburn School District. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.3:1.

What is the median household income in Auburn?

The median household income in Auburn, WA is $87,406 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Auburn, WA?

Auburn has an average high temperature of 48.4°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Auburn, WA affordable or expensive?

Auburn's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Auburn is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $460,100 and the median rent is $1,594 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Auburn, WA?

Auburn has a violent crime rate of 543.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3968.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Auburn, WA a Good Place to Live?

Auburn is a mid-sized city of 85,623 in Washington, with a median household income of $87,406 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Auburn stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, a higher-than-average crime index, 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: 113.0

Auburn's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Auburn costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Auburn, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$460,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,594	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,406	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Auburn's violent crime rate is 543.2 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

543.2 /100k

Property Crime

3968.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Auburn is served primarily by Auburn School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Auburn, WA	National Avg
School District	Auburn School District	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Auburn sees average highs of 48.4°F in January and 78.3°F in July, with 54.9 inches of annual precipitation and 6.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Auburn, WA
Average High — January	48.4°F
Average High — July	78.3°F
Annual Precipitation	54.9"
Annual Snowfall	6.3"

Demographics

Metric	Auburn, WA	National Avg
Population	85,623	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.1%	18.9%
Asian	11.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.9%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Algona, WA 2 mi Pacific, WA 4 mi Lake Holm, WA 4 mi Lakeland South, WA 4 mi Lakeland North, WA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Auburn

Auburn, WA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

98092 98001 98002

Auburn vs Other Cities

Auburn, WA vs Algona, WA Auburn, WA vs Pacific, WA Auburn, WA vs Lake Holm, WA Auburn, WA vs Lakeland South, WA Auburn, WA vs Lakeland North, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auburn, WA affordable or expensive?

Auburn's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Auburn roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $460,100 and median rent is $1,594/month.

What is the crime rate in Auburn, WA?

Auburn's violent crime rate is 543.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3968.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Auburn?

Public schools in Auburn are operated by Auburn School District. The district has 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Auburn, WA a good place to live?

Auburn, WA has a population of 85,623, a median household income of $87,406, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Auburn?

Auburn averages 48.4°F in January and 78.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.9 inches with about 6.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Auburn?

Auburn, WA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 98092, 98001, 98002.

What is the population of Auburn?

The population of Auburn, Washington is 85,623 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Auburn?

Key numbers for living in Auburn: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $460,100, median household income $87,406, crime index 161 (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.