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Auburn Hills, Michigan

Introduction to Auburn Hills, Michigan

Auburn Hills, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 4 miles NE of Pontiac, Michigan and 26 miles N of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area. There are an estimated 19,837 people in Auburn Hills.

Auburn Hills History

Auburn Hills began as the town of Auburn in the year 1821. Aaron Webster was the first settler in this region. He came to Auburn Hills from New York. Webster started a saw mill and grist mill in the area, which attracted more settlers to Auburn Hills. It was incorporated as a city in 1983.

Auburn Hills and nearby Attractions

  • Walter P Chrysler Museum
  • City of Auburn Hills River Woods Park
  • Galloway Lake Estates
  • Walter P. Chrysler Museum
  • Hawk Woods Nature Center
  • Palace of Auburn Hills

Things To Do In Auburn Hills

If history interests you, then visit the various historical buildings and museums in and around the city. You can also relax at the city parks with family members or friends. The recreation department of the city regularly organizes events and programs as well.

Auburn Hills Transportation

The nearest major airport is Oakland County International.

Auburn Hills Higher Education

Some of the colleges and universities situated close to the city are Oakland University, Oakland Community College-Bloomfield Hills Campus, University of Phoenix-Detroit Campus and Lawrence Technological University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyAuburn Hills Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Auburn Hills Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Auburn Hills Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Auburn Hills College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 16%Auburn Hills Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Auburn Hills, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime21

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