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Auburn, Massachusetts

Introduction to Auburn, Massachusetts

Auburn, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 5 miles S of Worcester, Massachusetts and 41 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Worcester metropolitan area. Auburn has a population of 15,901.

Auburn History

Auburn was first settled in the year 1714. It was officially incorporated in 1778 as the town of Ward, in honor of the American Revolution General Artemas Ward. Before incorporation, most of the region that is covered by today’s Auburn was known as the South Parish of Worcester. The other portions fell within the town limits of Millbury and Leicester. The town was renamed ‘Auburn’ in the year 1837 after the Post Office complained that the name ‘Ward’ was too similar to the nearby town of Ware.

Auburn and nearby Attractions

  • Horgan Skating Rink
  • Rocketland Park
  • Pakachoag Golf Course
  • Crystal Caves Mini-Golf and Ice Cream
  • Hampton Place
  • AMF Bowling

Things To Do In Auburn

There are many recreation options for people staying in Auburn. The city is dotted with many parks and golf courses where people of all ages can relax and enjoy themselves. The city also has many good restaurants serving mouthwatering seafood and other traditional meals.

Auburn Transportation

The local airport serving Auburn is Worcester Regional.

Auburn Higher Education

College of the Holy Cross serves the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Auburn Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Auburn Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Auburn Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Auburn, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens810
Well-Paid Single Women86
Well-Paid Single Men86
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married75
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income85
College Educated Adults73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times59
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home32
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Property Taxes510
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Housing Recently Built34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime51

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