Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Auburndale, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,933
Population
8,510
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Bask in the historic architecture and lush scenery
Residential
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Village
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Historic
Auburndale, affectionately referred to as “The Dale” by locals, is one of 13 villages in the City of Newton. Situated near the intersection of Interstates 90 and 95, the Dale is surrounded by the City of Waltham and the Charles River as well as three other Newton villages including West Newton, Waban, and Newton Lower Falls. Getting around from the Dale is simple with access to the MBTA commuter rail.
The western end of Auburndale is well known for containing two historic parks, Norumbega Park and the Auburndale Cove Park and Playground, which offer plenty of options for outdoor recreation. The Auburndale Historic District is comprised of about 275 properties, many of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. Treasured resources like the Auburndale Community Library and Lasell College provide learning opportunities for the community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$168,333
Average: $182,309
Education
4,337
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,635
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Auburndale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Auburndale, MA is $2,300 for a studio, $1,944 for one bedroom, and $2,461 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Auburndale has increased by 4.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,944/month
771 Sq Ft
House
$5,912/month
2,426 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,074/month
2,347 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,320/month
2,720 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Auburndale, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hemlock Gorge Reservation
- Land's Sake Farm
- Hammond Pond Reservation
- Beaver Brook Reservation
- Cutler Park Reservation
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- 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 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.