Apartments for rent in Auburn, WA

A small city located in Washington, Auburn has a population of just under 77,000. Families with young children should feel welcome, as kids under 5 make up an above-average 8% of the population, while retirees feature less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just under 36, skew younger than most cities in Washington. Home ownership is more common than renting in Auburn, and 41% of residents rent. At $1,178 a month, the average rent is roughly on par with the state average.

Auburn has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Additionally, 11% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Auburn residents work in one of three industries: retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 21% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 9% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top career path in the city. Auburn workers earn an average annual income of nearly $78K, about $5,000 less than the average Washington resident. However, Auburn compares more favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Auburn has an average commute time of about 35 minutes, slower than the state average of about 29 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car, while public transit is used by only 3% of the population. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.