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Auburn, Maine

Introduction to Auburn, Maine

Auburn, Maine, in Androscoggin county, is 30 miles N of Portland, Maine and 127 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is located in the Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area. Auburn has a population of 23,203.

Auburn History

The area was originally settled in 1786 as an integral part of Minot. Auburn was incorporated in 1842. It was named after the town in "The Deserted Village," a famous poem by Oliver Goldsmith. It was reincorporated as a city in 1968.

Auburn and nearby Attractions

  • Auburn Plaza Shopping Center
  • Rodney Bonney Memorial Park
  • Auburn Municipal Beach
  • Androscoggin County Historical Museum
  • Prospect Hill Golf Course

Things To Do In Auburn

Rodney Bonney Memorial Park, Pettingill Park and West Pitch Park offer various facilities for recreational activities. Auburn Municipal Beach is also a popular tourists destination. The Androscoggin County Historical Museum is a notable location that can be visited. Tourists can also take part in the Winter Carnival, which is celebrated in the city every year.

Auburn Transportation

Portland International Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Auburn Higher Education

Central Maine Technical College and Mid-State College are in the city. Others in the neighborhood include the University of Southern Maine, Saint Joseph’s College and the University of Maine at Augusta.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Auburn Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Auburn Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Auburn Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Auburn Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Auburn Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Auburn Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Auburn, ME

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population74
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men59
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Racial Diversity19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income47
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use69
Working at Home51

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing92
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone810
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime64

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