Auburn, WA

Auburn, WA

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

32,390

Total Housing Units

33,437


Owner Occupied

18,846

Renter Occupied

13,544

Vacant

1,047

Median Home Value

$593,851


Average Home Value

$638,392

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.90%

Income Projection

Median Household

$97,690 $111,708


Average Household

$128,130 $148,566


Per Capita

$44,888 $51,779

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Population

Total Population

92,761

Population
Growth Rate

0.52%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

80.600

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31

Workforce

Total Businesses

2,664

Total Employed

41,110

Workers 16+

43,281

2026 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

180

Employed

8,467

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

389

Employed

5,610

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

241

Employed

3,186

2026 Construction Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

263

Employed

2,857

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

199

Employed

2,780

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

188

Employed

2,658

Some
High School

4,280

Graduated
High School

13,955

Associates
Degree

9,164

Bachelor's
Degree

11,656

Graduate
Degree

5,786

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

35,629

Non-Resident Commuters

7,580

Drive Alone

30,596

Carpooled

3,974

Public

1,117

Work At Home

6,289

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31