Town
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingC+
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA+
- JobsB
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingC
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA+
- CommuteB
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$294,200
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,185
National
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Auburn Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Auburn
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$68,947
National
$55,322Places to Work in Auburn
Auburn Reviews
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Definitely one of those towns where you see people leave and then come right back, I would know because I was one of them, as well as my girlfriend. I grew up in Auburn, turned 18 enlisted into the military, and after my active service was up, I came right back because there's no place like home! Easy commute to either Tacoma or Seattle (without traffic). As long as you know what time traffic dies, you'll be able to travel freely and with ease. Perfect example is going northbound to Seattle (between 0530-0930) is traffic and southbound from Seattle (between 1500-1900) is traffic.
I enjoy Auburn very much. It is very friendly, and the schools are in nice shape. The surrounding neighborhood is also very kid-friendly. Everything is in close distance to you, or just a few minutes away in a car. The public transportation is great. There are plenty of places to go out and have fun, the night-life is there if you want it! Great place to raise a family.
Small town some miles out from Seattle, overall friendly people with a range of interests and experiences, networking is one of the best things possible in Auburn as it'll certainly pay off in the future - should you find the right people to keep in contact with. We were supported by friends and family from around the area when tragedies hit and especially when we had to move away from home more than once. The town is a bit strange to get around transportation-wise as there are many backroads, alley-ways, and shortcuts, but the more the merrier to learn!