Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Auburn
Auburn, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,284
Population
17,299
Renter Mix
18% Rent
A friendly community awaits you in this charming Massachusetts town
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Auburn sits along Interstate 290 nearly six miles south of Worcester and provides an even mix of small-town charisma with convenient, modern amenities. Auburn will delight all ages and interests with an array of affordable apartments and homes, as well as a variety of entertainment hotspots. Locals can enjoy the Massachusetts climate all year round thanks to places like Lemansky Park and the ice skating rink within it. Stick to Southbridge Street for the greatest selection of restaurants and more, including the Auburn Mall.
Those who commute into Worcester or anywhere else in the area will appreciate Auburn’s proximity to I-290, I-90, and I-395. Boston is just an hour’s drive east as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$102,003
Average: $119,215
Education
5,780
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,116
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Auburn has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
31%
Other Education
69%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Auburn, MA is $2,284 for one bedroom, $2,827 for two bedrooms, and $3,266 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,284/month
650 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Auburn, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Swanson Road Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
541 Students
Swanson Rd. Intermediate School
Public
Grades 3-5
600 Students
Public
Grades 3-5
259 Students
Public
Grades K-5
232 Students
Public
Grades K-5
228 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
612 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
831 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- EcoTarium
- Quinsigamond State Park
- Purgatory Chasm State Reservation
- Spencer State Forest
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
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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.