Apartments for rent in Auburn, CA

Auburn is a town in California with a population of slightly less than 14,000. Retirees should fit right in, as they account for 21% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just under 44, skews older than most cities in California. Most residents own their homes in Auburn, and 45% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $1,137/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in California.

With an average commute time of about 25 minutes, outperforming most cities in California, Auburn residents find that it isn't overly time-consuming to get to work. Many residents (37%) drive their own vehicle to work, while public transit is not extensively used. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number surpasses the national average.

There are three primary industries in Auburn: healthcare, retail, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 19% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. Auburn workers take home an average annual income of almost $76,000, less than the state average. Auburn's average income, however, is fairly average compared to the national level of $73,345. Compared to the national average (19%), Auburn has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 who have completed some level of post-secondary education, as 23% have earned a Bachelor's or Associate's degree. Additionally, 8% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.