Auburn, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
26,475 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,377 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$143,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$648 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$741 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cayuga County
2
Auburn Urban Area
2
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cayuga County
2
Auburn Urban Area
2
New York
3

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (42%) 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 21 23
Feb 2 17 24
Mar 3 13 32
Apr 3 3 45
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 4 1 49
Nov 3 6 39
Dec 3 18 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

St Joseph School
<1 miles, E
Casey Park Elementary School
<1 miles, NW · 1.4star
Genesee Street Elementary School
<1 miles, SW · 1.4star

Colleges

Cayuga County Community College
1 miles, E · 1.4star
Wells College
15 miles, SW · 1.9star

Hospitals

Auburn Community Hospital
<1 miles, NE · 1.4star

Airports

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
56 miles, SW · 1star