Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Auburn
Auburn, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$739
Population
14,141
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Welcome to the “Home of the Classics”
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Industrial
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A city in DeKalb County, Auburn is made up of both suburban streets and industrial centers. Auburn is known as a small, quiet town that’s known as the “Home of the Classics” for the city’s vital role in the automotive industry. Even today, there are abundance of car dealerships and auto shops within the city’s limits, making up a portion of Auburn’s industrial side.
Auburn offers affordable housing and a welcoming community that’s supportive of local businesses including specialty shops, services, and restaurants. After you’ve found your affordable apartment in Auburn, check out the Mad Anthony Taproom in Downtown or grab a specialty coffee at Jeremiah’s Brewed Awakenings. Auburn is home to several community parks and the Bridgewater Golf Club.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,859
Average: $72,426
Education
2,588
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,417
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Auburn has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Auburn, IN is $739 for one bedroom, $1,073 for two bedrooms, and $713 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$739/month
645 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Auburn, IN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
McKenney-Harrison Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
644 Students
James R Watson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
588 Students
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Points of Interest
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Commuter Rail
Airports
- Fort Wayne International
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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.