Auburn Hills, Michigan

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Midwest Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.4

C

out of 100

Overview

Auburn Hills is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 25,597, part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $283,281. Median household income is $77,724.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 25,597 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $283,281 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $77,724 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.2 minutes
  • Part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

25,597

Source: Census ACS

$283,281

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$77,724

Source: Census ACS

22.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

26

Source: Walk Score

98 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Oakland County (county-level results)

54%
44%
Democrat 419,519
Republican 337,791
Leans D+10.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 72.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 75.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 66.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 26/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 51.6/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.4

Location

Auburn Hills, MI (42.6875, -83.2342)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.