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 2026 the population of Auburn is 92,761. The population is expected to grow to 95,190 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.52%.
The median age of Auburn residents is 37.
The diversity index of Auburn is 80.6, meaning that there is a 81% 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 $128,130 and projected to be $148,566 in 2031. Per capita income is $44,888, projected to be $51,779 in 2031. 6.18% of households – 5,729 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,285,153 and the average disposable income is $100,599.
There are 33,437 housing units in Auburn; 18,846 are owner-occupied, 13,544 are rented, and 1,047 are vacant. The average home value is $638,392, with 5,079 homes built in 2010 or later, and 888 built in 1939 or earlier.
35,629 residents both live and work in/around Auburn. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 1.63% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.3% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 30,596 drive alone, 3,974 carpool, and 1,117 take public transportation. 1,242 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 6,289 residents work from home.
16,977 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 9,164 have associates degrees, 11,656 have bachelor’s degrees, and 5,786 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
