Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
14%
Auburn
Auburn, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,138
Population
10,147
Renter Mix
24% Rent
An affordable small town outside of Atlanta near Lake Lanier
Affordable
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Family-Friendly
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Rural
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Peaceful
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Convenient
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Auburn offers the best of both worlds — proximity to Atlanta and Lake Lanier. This rural Georgia town sits about 40 miles northeast of Downtown Atlanta and just 20 miles south of Lake Lanier, a popular spot in the state for boating, skiing, fishing, swimming, and more. Though Auburn is fairly rural, this town is surrounded by great outdoor amenities like Little Mulberry Park, Rabbit Hill Park, Trophy Club of Apalachee, and Fort Yargo State Park, along with top-notch hangouts like Chateau Elan Winery.
Residents of Auburn have easy access to Interstate 85, connecting them to other popular areas like Johns Creek, Norcross, and Midtown Atlanta. Auburn offers a sense of seclusion, while still maintaining proximity to major cities and attractions in the state. The affordable apartment rentals and family-friendly environment are major benefits to renters in Auburn.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,402
Average: $88,385
Education
1,539
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,152
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Auburn has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Auburn, GA is $1,138 for one bedroom, $1,337 for two bedrooms, and $2,100 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,138/month
644 Sq Ft
House
$2,558/month
2,121 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,249/month
1,739 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Auburn, GA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
710 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
766 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
679 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Little Mulberry Park
- Dacula Park
- Rabbit Hill Park
- Duncan Creek Park
- Freeman's Mill Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.