Auburn, Maine

Small Maine city with local appeal

Northeast Lewiston-Auburn, ME Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.7

C-

out of 100

Overview

Auburn is a Maine city with a population of approximately 24,793, part of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $333,086. Median household income is $59,659.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 24,793 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $333,086 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $59,659 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23 minutes
  • Part of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

24,793

Source: Census ACS

$333,086

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$59,659

Source: Census ACS

23 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

35

Source: Walk Score

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Androscoggin County (county-level results)

46%
52%
Democrat 27,019
Republican 30,605
Leans R+6.1

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 61.7/100

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

Income vs Housing 49.3/100

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

Commute Time 63.8/100

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

Crime 65/100

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

Walkability 35/100

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

Purchasing Power 44.7/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 72.7

Location

Auburn, ME (44.0948, -70.2390)
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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.