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Auburn.
About
Life in Auburn
Auburn is a community of 13,464 people in Indiana. The median household income is $68,750, median rent runs about $865 per month, and median home values are around $190,800. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Auburn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Foreign-Born
2.0%
Broadband Internet
90.3%
of households
Population Growth
+4.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Auburn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Auburn, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (36.3%), and 1.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.0%
of households
Married Couples
46.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Auburn
In Auburn, rent runs 19% below the IN average, and home values are 13% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,238
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $282,682 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Auburn
Unemployment in DeKalb County, which includes Auburn, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Auburn: DeKalb County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
DeKalb County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Auburn Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.2 min avg
How Auburn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Auburn, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)
Regional airport · few flights486k passengers boarded in 2025
- 106 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Auburn runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
63.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
234
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Auburn Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
41.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DeKalb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DeKalb County, which includes Auburn, the most common type is winter weather, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | $375,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | Heavy Snow | $8,000 |
| 2022 | 10 | Winter Weather | $300,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Winter Weather | $12,500 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 12 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
DeKalb County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Allen County, IN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Auburn) is typically good — 219 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
219
per year
Moderate Days
143
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Allen County, IN (19 mi away)
Climate79°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Auburn has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.1"
Annual Snowfall
36.0"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 17°F | 2.52" |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 2.28" |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 2.68" |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 4.02" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 4.73" |
| Jun | 78°F | 57°F | 3.95" |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 3.52" |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 3.90" |
| Sep | 73°F | 51°F | 3.22" |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.01" |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 3.10" |
| Dec | 35°F | 22°F | 2.59" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Auburn
Auburn has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
8.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Parkview Dekalb Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Northeastern Center
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Parkview Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.7 mi away · Fort Wayne
Dupont Hospital Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.4 mi away · Fort Wayne
Parkview Noble Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.6 mi away · Kendallville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Auburn
Auburn's student/teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 95 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Auburn
Auburn has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (95 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Auburn
Eckhart Public Library
603 South Jackson Street, Auburn
The Third Place Teen Library
705 South Jackson Street, Auburn
William H Willennar Genealogy Center
700 South Jackson Street, Auburn
Cities Near Auburn
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Auburn FAQ
Is Auburn, Indiana affordable?⌄
Auburn's median rent is $865/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $68,750/year. Median home value is $190,800.
Is Auburn, Indiana safe?⌄
Auburn's violent crime rate was 64 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 234 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Auburn, Indiana?⌄
DeKalb County, which includes Auburn, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Auburn, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Auburn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $865/month and median household income is $68,750/year. The median home value is $190,800. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Auburn, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Auburn is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from