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Introduction to Auburn, Indiana
Auburn, Indiana, in De Kalb county, is 17 miles N of Fort Wayne, Indiana and 79 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The city is located in the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. Auburn has a population of 12,074.
Auburn History
The city of Auburn was founded by Wesley Park in 1836. The community was named after the city of Auburn in England. Auburn is the county seat of the DeKalb county. One of America's largest rubber toy manufacturers, the Auburn Rubber Company, ran out of Auburn from 1935 to 1959. The city of Auburn is nicknamed the "Home of the Classics," in reference to the “classic” automobiles that were once manufactured here.
Auburn and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Auburn
From the city of Auburn, one can visit the home of author and nature photographer Gene Stratton-Porter. The Mid-America Windmill Museum, the Hoosier Air Museum and the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum are also close by. The city has a large number of parks that have facilities for various sports and other activities. Auburn also hosts the popular Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival and the HistoryFest every year.
Auburn Transportation
Fort Wayne International is the nearest major airport.
Auburn Higher Education
Opportunities for higher education are provided by Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne, Spring Arbor University and Kellogg Community College.
Auburn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Auburn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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