Apartments for rent in Auburn, NY

Auburn, a town in New York, has a population of slightly less than 27,000. At an average age of just over 40, the city's population is middle-of-the-pack compared to other cities in New York, which has an average age of 39. Renters are slightly more prevalent than homeowners in Auburn by a slim 53%-47% margin, driven in part by a relatively reasonable average rent that is $542 a month lower than the state average. Over the course of a year, renters in Auburn will save around $6,500 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Auburn has a large concentration of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (10%). Further, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Auburn residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries account for 21% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 5% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of just over $52,000, Auburn workers bring in less than their peers elsewhere in New York. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Auburn has an average commute time of about 20 minutes, shorter than the state average of about 38 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, chosen by 36% of residents, while public transit isn't used extensively. Walking (3%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number surpasses the national average.