Living in Auburn, WA

Explore Auburn and see how it fits the life you want to build.

85,676 Population King & Pierce Counties Counties City Place Type Washington State
Overall Match7.1 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Auburn at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population85,676
Median Household Income$97,884
Median Home Value$547,900
Median Gross Rent$1,786
Median Age36.0
Average Household Size2.8
Unemployment6.0%
Work From Home14.4%
Homeownership60.6%
Housing Vacancy4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Auburn is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Auburn Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Auburn and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.7 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.4 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.5 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.6 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Auburn

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$547,900
Median Gross Rent$1,786
Homeownership60.6%
Housing Vacancy4.4%
Housing Value5.4/10
Housing Stability7.0/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Auburn, WA

Median Household Income$97,884
Unemployment6.0%
Work From Home14.4%
Employment6.8/10
Remote Work Friendly7.0/10
Income Strength9.2/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Auburn and how households are structured

Population85,676
Median Age36.0
Average Household Size2.8

Auburn is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Auburn

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Auburn point to warm summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High78.3°F
Average Winter Low36.1°F
Annual Rainfall54.9 in.
Annual Snowfall6.3 in.

Seasonal Life in Auburn

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

County Intelligence

Auburn & Its Counties

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Auburn spans King and Pierce counties.

Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Auburn especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.

Current NarrowTheList data for Auburn shows a population of about 85,676. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship King County and Pierce County
How NarrowTheList uses it

NarrowTheList connects Auburn with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.

For someone considering a move to Auburn, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Algona, WA 2.4 miles away Pacific, WA 3.5 miles away Sumner, WA 5.5 miles away Kent, WA 5.9 miles away Federal Way, WA 6.0 miles away Edgewood, WA 6.1 miles away Milton, WA 6.2 miles away Covington, WA 6.5 miles away Bonney Lake, WA 7.6 miles away Des Moines, WA 7.7 miles away Fife, WA 8.2 miles away Black Diamond, WA 9.1 miles away