Auburn, AL

Auburn AL scores 83/100 on safety (above average). Crime is about 53% below the national average. Most neighborhoods are fine for evening walks; still check the block you actually rent.

Detail: overall crime index 47 (100 = avg); violent crime index 38; property crime index 55. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Auburn. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Auburn is about $1,098/month (affordable). At $1,098/month for a typical unit, you need about $39,528+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $364,800.

Median household income is $63,668, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($63,668) clears the $39,528 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for Auburn and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in Auburn: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 83/100) (2) Renters who want $1,098/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $39,528) (3) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 83/100) (4) Households earning $39,528+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,098/month

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Auburn does not clear every bar) (2) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $39,528 household income for $1,098/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Auburn holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 83/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,098/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.

Quick checklist before you sign in Auburn, AL: confirm your income clears ~$39,528 for $1,098/month rent; check the safety score (83/100) against your risk tolerance; verify school ratings for your target ZIP on GreatSchools.org; and price summer/winter utilities for this climate.