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Auburn, Indiana

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

  • Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum
  • Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
  • Trinity Church
  • Mott Cemetery
  • Desoto Park
  • Chain O'Lakes State Park

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Auburn Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 10%Auburn Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 11%Auburn Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Auburn Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 19%Auburn People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Auburn, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men710
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population34
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better79
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime56

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