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Auburn Hills.
About
Life in Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills is an Oakland County city built around industry: it's home to Stellantis's North American headquarters, and manufacturing employs about 28% of working residents. That makes it more of a job center than a bedroom suburb. Housing is reasonably priced for metro Detroit, with a median home value of $245,000, about 26% below the national median, though Zillow's estimate has risen about 25% in five years.
Auburn Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Foreign-Born
18.5%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
+6.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Auburn Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Auburn Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from India (35.5%), and 9.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
15.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
19.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.1%
of households
Married Couples
34.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.10
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 31% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Auburn Hills
In Auburn Hills, rent runs 31% above the MI average, and home values are 6% above the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,941
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $277,278 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Auburn Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Auburn Hills is 1 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Auburn Hills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute22.1 min avg
How Auburn Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Auburn Hills, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Bishop International Airport (FNT)
Regional airport · few flights344k passengers boarded in 2025
- 33 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Auburn Hills is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
332.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,925.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Auburn Hills Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Oakland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Oakland County, which includes Auburn Hills, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,500 |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18.0M |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17.9M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.0M |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Oakland County, county-wide
Auburn Hills is about 2% of Oakland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oakland County, which includes Auburn Hills, is typically good — 242 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
242
per year
Moderate Days
99
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Oakland County, county-wide
Auburn Hills is about 2% of Oakland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Auburn Hills has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.9"
Annual Snowfall
36.0"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
135
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.18" |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.87" |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.19" |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 2.94" |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 3.81" |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 3.29" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.14" |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.24" |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 2.92" |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 2.90" |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 3.15" |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 2.25" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.8%
of residents
Havenwyck Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mclaren Oakland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Pontiac
Pontiac General Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.2 mi away · Pontiac
Trinity Health Oakland Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Pontiac
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.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 49.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
49.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Auburn Hills
Public · 2-year · 12,748 students · in-state tuition $3,220 · 31% graduate · median earnings $40,666 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,351 students · in-state tuition $16,176 · 63% graduate · median earnings $63,565 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Lawrence Technological University
13.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,668 students · in-state tuition $45,840 · 64% graduate · median earnings $78,800 (10 yrs after entry)
Rochester Christian University
5.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 792 students · in-state tuition $30,510 · 52% graduate · median earnings $50,729 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Michigan
9.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 629 students · in-state tuition $21,655 · 82% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Southfield
13.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 594 students · in-state tuition $25,667 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 445 students · 73% graduate · median earnings $73,717 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
53 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills Public Library
3400 East Seyburn Drive, Auburn Hills
Cities Near Auburn Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Auburn Hills FAQ
Is Auburn Hills, Michigan affordable?⌄
Auburn Hills's median rent is $1,477/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $84,375/year. Median home value is $245,000.
Is Auburn Hills, Michigan safe?⌄
Auburn Hills's violent crime rate was 332 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1925 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Auburn Hills, Michigan?⌄
Auburn Hills has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Auburn Hills, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Auburn Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,477/month and median household income is $84,375/year. The median home value is $245,000. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Auburn Hills, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Auburn Hills is 22 minutes, which is about 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