Here's what it costs to live in Auburn, Alabama, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month, while the typical home is valued around $364,800. Households earn a median of $63,668 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$63,668
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,098
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$364,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$847
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,077
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,181
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,494
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
80,594
Latest estimate
Median Age
25.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$633
Per month
Avg Home Value
$84,200
Census ACS
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.1
fair
Hospitals
127
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.2%
What is the cost of living index for Auburn?
The cost of living index for Auburn is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Auburn?
The median gross rent in Auburn is $1,098 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Auburn?
The median household income in Auburn is $63,668 per year.
What is the median home value in Auburn?
The median home value in Auburn is $364,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Auburn?
Air quality data for Auburn is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Auburn?
Tax data for Alabama is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
