Auburn, WA

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Located between Seattle and the majestic Cascade Mountains, Auburn, Washington, is home to industry giants. This thriving city boasts one of the state's busiest municipal airports and easy access to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, offering a gateway to the skies. Situated on the east shore of Puget Sound in west-central Washington, Auburn provides residents and visitors with stunning views of Mount Rainier, adding to its allure as a regional center for innovation and natural beauty.

Housing & Income

Households

31,669

Total Housing Units

32,667


Owner Occupied

18,767

Renter Occupied

12,902

Vacant

998

Median Home Value

$581,943


Average Home Value

$620,984

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.79%

Income Projection

Median Household

$95,149 $111,250


Average Household

$122,791 $142,322


Per Capita

$42,900 $49,236

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population

Total Population

90,840

Population
Growth Rate

0.43%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

80.200

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

2,627

Total Employed

40,733

Workers 16+

43,172

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

186

Employed

8,575

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

370

Employed

5,418

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

249

Employed

3,289

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

195

Employed

2,694

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

71

Employed

2,687

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

184

Employed

2,536

Some
High School

4,370

Graduated
High School

14,024

Associates
Degree

7,737

Bachelor's
Degree

12,375

Graduate
Degree

5,586

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

35,324

Non-Resident Commuters

7,751

Drive Alone

30,802

Carpooled

4,270

Public

1,414

Work At Home

5,448

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25