Auburn, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,045 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,935 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$157,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$567 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$792 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bay County
4
Bay City Metro Area
4
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bay County
3
Bay City Metro Area
3
Michigan
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 21
Feb 2 8 24
Mar 2 6 33
Apr 3 1 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 3 2 38
Dec 2 11 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Western Middle School
<1 miles, N · 2.3star
Bay City Western High School
<1 miles, N · 1.4star
Auburn Elementary School
<1 miles, E · 2.3star
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Colleges

Delta College
5 miles, SE · 1.4star
Saginaw Valley State University
8 miles, S · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Midmichigan Medical Center-Midland
10 miles, NW · 2.3star
McLaren Bay Region
10 miles, SE · 3.2star
Covenant Medical Center
13 miles, S · 2.3star
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Airports

MBS International Airport
5 miles, SW · 1star
Bishop International Airport
47 miles, S · 1.4star
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