Auburndale, Florida

Small Florida city with local appeal

Southeast Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

69.9

D+

out of 100

Overview

Auburndale is a Florida city with a population of approximately 20,011, part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $304,050. Median household income is $67,661.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,011 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $304,050 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $67,661 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 30.2 minutes
  • Part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,011

Source: Census ACS

$304,050

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$67,661

Source: Census ACS

30.2 min

Source: Census ACS

102 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Polk County (county-level results)

39%
60%
Democrat 136,879
Republican 209,044
Leans R+20.7

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

Score Breakdown

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

Housing Affordability 67.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 61.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 42.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 47.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 69.9

Location

Auburndale, FL (28.0724, -81.8122)
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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.