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Auburn, Maine, in Androscoggin county, is 30 miles N of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 127 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is located in the Lewiston - Auburn metropolitan area. Auburn has a population of 23,203.
In Auburn, about 49% of adults are married.
In 2000, Auburn had a median family income of $44,012.
Residents of Auburn gave more campaign money ($9,100) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 57% of the housing units in Auburn. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Auburn is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Auburn, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Auburn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Auburn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Auburn colleges • Auburn travel • Auburn mortgages and property.
 | Auburn Colleges Auburn colleges and trade schools. |
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 | Auburn Mortgage Auburn property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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