Auburn, WA

Auburn WA scores 40/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 94% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 194 (100 = avg); violent crime index 151; property crime index 237. 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 $1,786/month (on the high side). At $1,786/month for a typical unit, you need about $64,296+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $547,900.

Median household income is $97,884, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($97,884) clears the $64,296 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) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and no state income tax compounds that advantage at higher salaries) (2) Households earning $64,296+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,786/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Auburn who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 40/100) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,786/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Auburn does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $64,296 household income for $1,786/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Auburn scores 40/100 on safety with $1,786/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.

Quick checklist before you sign in Auburn, WA: confirm your income clears ~$64,296 for $1,786/month rent; check the safety score (40/100) against your risk tolerance; verify school ratings for your target ZIP on GreatSchools.org; and price summer/winter utilities for this climate.