Cost of Living in Auburn, New York
Auburn has a population of about 26,285. The median household income is $51,052, median gross rent is $897/month, and the median home value is $152,800. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Auburn expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Auburn is 46% below the national median and home values are 59% below the national median. Household income here is 39% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 21% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Auburn?
The median gross rent in Auburn, New York is $897 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Auburn?
The median owner-occupied home value in Auburn is $152,800 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Auburn?
The median household income in Auburn is $51,052 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.