Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Auburn, ME Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,526
Population
24,837
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Abundant outdoor recreation just north of Portland
Scenic
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Riverside
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Active
Situated alongside the Androscoggin River, Auburn is a small scenic city revered for its natural beauty and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Residents and visitors alike enjoy water-based activities like fishing, boating, and kayaking, in addition to hiking, golfing, and skiing in Auburn.
Auburn also offers great shopping and dining in Auburn Mall, as well as along Center Street and Minot Avenue. Auburn exudes an overall peaceful atmosphere while providing an array of historic houses and various apartments available for rent. Auburn is just a 45-minute drive north of Portland as well. Access to I-95 makes commuting from Auburn simple.
Explore the City
Lost Valley in Auburn is a fantastic spot in the winter to go skiing.
The Mount Apatite Trails in Auburn are meticulously maintained.
Wallingford's Fruit House in Auburn boasts a large corn maze for some fun family activities.
There are some shaded sandy areas along the Downtown Auburn Riverwalk.
Gritty McDuff's Brew Pub has a large mug club and serves up tasty food in Downtown Auburn.
Intown New Auburn offers a diverse range of New England home styles.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,554
Average: $79,675
Education
6,442
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,848
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Auburn has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Auburn, ME is $1,771 for a studio, $1,526 for one bedroom, $1,816 for two bedrooms, and $912 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,526/month
752 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,649/month
265 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Auburn, ME is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
489 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
152 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
390 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
219 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
194 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
501 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,007 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Moulton Park
- Riverwalk
- Chestnut Street Park
- Pettengill Park
- Bates College Planetarium
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Portland International Jetport
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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 June 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.