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Auburn, CA


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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.

The People and Families of Auburn

In Auburn, about 54% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Auburn, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Auburn had a median family income of $62,250. In Auburn, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Auburn.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Auburn gave more campaign money ($25,050) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Auburn Housing

Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in Auburn. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Auburn, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
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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