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AL area data

Auburn, AL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Auburn.

Population: 80,251 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Auburn, AL is $408,918 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $356,375 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,786/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$408,918

Median home value

+4.9%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$408,918
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+31.5%
10-year appreciation
+90.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$408,918
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$356,375
Median list price
$400,625
Median price per sqft
$240
1-year sale-price change
+14.9%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
131
For-sale inventory
458
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
163
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
59 days
New listings (monthly)
125

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,786/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,571/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Auburn High School, Auburn Junior High School, Cary Woods Elementary School, Dean Road Elementary School, Wrights Mill Road Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, drought, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,726
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,219

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (10 mi)
National parks include
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Auburn University Regional Airport (AUO) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, EAMC - LANIER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
40
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+632 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Housing built before 1970
10.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
50.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,549
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
49,196
Average weekly wage
$865
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,716

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AuburnState medianUS median
Median home value$408,918$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$356,375$247,500$325,000
Median days on market29 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,786/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,549$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Auburn, AL?
$408,918.
What is the median sale price in Auburn, AL?
$356,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Auburn, AL?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Auburn, AL?
Typical rent: $1,786/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Auburn, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, drought, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
Is Auburn, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Auburn, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Auburn, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Auburn, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Auburn, AL?
13 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Auburn, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Auburn, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Auburn

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