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Auburn Hills
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI

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grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Auburn Hills is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 24,202. Auburn Hills is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Auburn Hills offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Auburn Hills there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Auburn Hills and residents tend to have moderate political views.

About

About Auburn Hills...
Population
24,202

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$184,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,197
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    51%
  • Own
    49%
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Auburn Hills Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    308.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    83.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    43.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    122.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,274.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    115.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    7%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    15%
  • 25-34 years
    22%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    21%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

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