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Auburn, California

Introduction to Auburn, California

Auburn, California, in Placer county, is 15 miles NE of Roseville, California (center to center) and 31 miles NE of Sacramento, California. The city is located in the Sacramento metropolitan area. Auburn has a population of 12,462.

Auburn History

The Nisenan, who were native people of America were the first inhabitants of this area. Modern settlers arrived in 1848. These settlers were gold miners who were going to the gold fields in Coloma, California. The party decided to settle down here after they discovered gold deposits. The area then developed rapidly as a mining camp, and adopted the name Auburn in 1849. It was incorporated in 1860.

Auburn and nearby Attractions

  • Auburn State Recreation Area
  • Auburn Public Library
  • Gold Country Fairgrounds
  • Auburn Skate Park

Things To Do In Auburn

Auburn is also known as the ‘Endurance Capital of the World’ because it is home to the Auburn State Recreation Area which hosts several endurance events. Auburn is a lively and energetic city. It offers many opportunities for shopping and dining. Those who are interested in knowing the glorious history of the city can visit the museums or participate in historical walking tours that are available in Old Town.

Auburn Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Sacramento International Airport.

Auburn Higher Education

The Sierra College offers facilities for higher education.

High Points

Auburn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

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Well-Paid Single Women
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Top 15%Auburn Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Auburn, CA

Comparing Auburn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women98
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens810
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity51
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Affordability of Rents47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime45

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