Auburn, New York

Small New York city with local appeal

Northeast Auburn, NY Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.5

C+

out of 100

Overview

Auburn is a New York city with a population of approximately 25,983, part of the Auburn, NY metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $229,007. Median household income is $48,203.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 25,983 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $229,007 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $48,203 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.9 minutes
  • Part of the Auburn, NY metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

25,983

Source: Census ACS

$229,007

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$48,203

Source: Census ACS

19.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

52

Source: Walk Score

96 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cayuga County (county-level results)

44%
57%
Democrat 15,772
Republican 20,482
Leans R+13.0

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 89.7/100

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

Income vs Housing 58/100

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

Commute Time 73.1/100

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

Crime 50/100

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

Walkability 52/100

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

Purchasing Power 42.2/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 77.5

Location

Auburn, NY (42.9300, -76.5626)
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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.