Nestled between Seattle and the majestic Cascade Mountains, Auburn, Washington, is home to industry giants like Boeing and Orion. This thriving city boasts one of the state's busiest municipal airports and easy access to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, offering a gateway to the skies. Situated on the east shore of Puget Sound in west-central Washington, Auburn provides residents and visitors with stunning views of Mount Rainier, adding to its allure as a regional center for innovation and natural beauty.
As of 2025 the population of Auburn is 90,840. The population is expected to grow to 92,794 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.43%.
The median age of Auburn residents is 37.
The diversity index of Auburn is 80.2, meaning that there is a 80% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Auburn is $122,791 and projected to be $142,322 in 2030. Per capita income is $42,900, projected to be $49,236 in 2030. 5.44% of households – 4,940 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,180,716 and the average disposable income is $96,435.
There are 32,667 housing units in Auburn; 18,767 are owner-occupied, 12,902 are rented, and 998 are vacant. The average home value is $620,984, with 4,997 homes built in 2010 or later, and 967 built in 1939 or earlier.
35,324 residents both live and work in/around Auburn. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 1.23% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.48% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 30,802 drive alone, 4,270 carpool, and 1,414 take public transportation. 1,238 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 5,448 residents work from home.
16,865 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 7,737 have associates degrees, 12,375 have bachelor’s degrees, and 5,586 hold a graduate or professional degree.
