Auburn, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
78,738 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
62.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,123 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$342,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$549 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$896 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lee County
6
Auburn-Opelika Metro Area
6
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lee County
6
Auburn-Opelika Metro Area
6
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 4 0 62
May 2 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 2 0 64
Nov 4 0 55
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, AL State Senate District 27, AL State House District 82, AL
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Schools

Drake Middle School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Auburn University
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Tuskegee University
17 miles, W • 1.4 star
Point University
26 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lake Martin Community Hospital
20 miles, N • 3.2 star
Community Hospital Inc
25 miles, W • 4.1 star
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital
29 miles, SE • 5 star
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Airports

Columbus Airport
33 miles, SE • 1 star
Dothan Regional Airport
89 miles, S • 1 star
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