Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Auburn
Auburn, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$778
Population
25,892
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Delve into this scenic city’s historic and cultural offerings
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Located about 25 miles west of Syracuse, Auburn sits at the northern end of Owasco Lake in the Finger Lakes region of Central New York. Auburn is steeped in rich history, offering a variety of museums, historic sites, and national landmarks, including the Seward House Museum and the Harriet Tubman House.
Cultural resources are plentiful in Auburn as well, with the Auburn Public Theater hosting year-round professional entertainment and the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse producing the annual Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival. Auburn is convenient to a host of recreational activities available at numerous parks, lakes, and trails. Central New York’s wine country surrounds Auburn, presenting opportunities for vineyard tours and wine tastings. Getting around from Auburn is easy with access to U.S. 20 and Route 34.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$46,234
Average: $60,493
Education
4,866
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,874
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Auburn has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Auburn, NY is $581 for a studio, $778 for one bedroom, $988 for two bedrooms, and $1,150 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburn has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$778/month
579 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Auburn, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
William H Seward Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
490 Students
Herman Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
399 Students
Public
Grades K-5
356 Students
Public
Grades K-5
381 Students
Genesee Street Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
369 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
564 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,173 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cayuga Lake State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Syracuse Hancock International
- Ithaca Tompkins 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.