City profile · Michigan · Census ACS 2023

Auburn Hills, MI

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Auburn Hills - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

24,911
Residents
$78,727
Median income
$233,900
Median home
$1,411
Median rent (state)

Auburn Hills - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Auburn Hills lands in the 60th percentile for household income and the 26th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

60th
percentile, household income
52nd
percentile, home value
55th
percentile, median rent
26th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Auburn Hills, MI

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 24,911 residents in Auburn Hills, a small city within Michigan. Auburn Hills households earn a median of $78,727 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 6.9%. Home values in Auburn Hills run a median of $233,900, and the median resident age is 36.2 years. Educational attainment runs 47.0% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 65.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 4 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 97% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2279.1 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Michigan run below the national norm: the state registers 96.2 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,411 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Michigan's average monthly utility costs around $238 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 97.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

24,911 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Michigan

Median Household Income

$78,727 /yr

Poverty 6.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Michigan average

How does Auburn Hills compare to other US cities?

Auburn Hills measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 60% higher than other cities
Home value 52% pricier than other cities
Median rent 55% pricier than other cities
Safety 26% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Michigan and the picture shifts: Auburn Hills ranks #195 of 254 Michigan cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Auburn Hills against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Michigan only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Michigan-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Auburn Hills toward the top of Michigan's cities

Among the 727 Michigan cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Auburn Hills ranks #76 - the 89th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Auburn Hills only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#143 of 718
80th percentile in Michigan
Median Gross Rent
#61 of 727
76th percentile in Michigan
Median Home Value
#152 of 721
79th percentile in Michigan
Poverty Rate
#408 of 727
43rd percentile in Michigan
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#76 of 727
89th percentile in Michigan

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Michigan only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

60thIncome percentile
26thSafety percentile

60th percentile nationally for median household income · 26th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Auburn Hills's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Auburn Hills's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 44 Avg. percentile National median
Auburn Hills's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Auburn Hills's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$233,900 48th percentile more affordable than 48% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Auburn Hills $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Auburn Hills, MI Auburn Hills, MI's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Auburn Hills, MI-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Auburn Hills, MI median $78,727/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Auburn Hills, MI's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Auburn Hills, MI. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 47.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 65.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
24,911
Median Income
$78,727
Median Home Value
$233,900
Median Age
36.2
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Labor force participation
65.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2279.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
372.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1906.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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24,000 residents24,500 residents25,000 residents25,500 residents26,000 residents26,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 24,363 residents 25,925 residents ▲ +6.4%
Auburn Hills's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
4
housing units authorized
Single-Family
4
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 151
2020 265
2021 314
2022 46
2023 170
2024 4

Permit volume decreased 97% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.3%
Carpool
6.3%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
1.8%
Work from Home
14.6%
Other
1.7%

Based on 13,924 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Michigan - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$238
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Michigan state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Michigan state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Auburn Hills sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,411/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Romulus
24,951 people
Norton Shores
25,000 people
Walker
25,201 people
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24,593 people
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25,275 people
Okemos
25,503 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Auburn Hills's 24,911 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

North Augusta, SC
24,928 people
Farmington, UT
24,934 people
Smithtown, NY
24,940 people
Riverbank, CA
24,881 people
Seal Beach, CA
24,868 people
Barberton, OH
24,977 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Auburn Hills's $78,727 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Taneytown, MD
$78,726 median income
Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, CT
$78,738 median income
Weatherford, TX
$78,738 median income
Hilo, HI
$78,713 median income
Indio, CA
$78,709 median income
Phoenix Lake, CA
$78,750 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Auburn Hills, MI Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Auburn Hills, MI - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 58.2% 12.0% 14.5% 10.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 11.0% White 58.2% Black or African American 12.0% Asian 14.5% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 4.6% Two or more races 10.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Auburn Hills compares to nearby Michigan cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Auburn Hills (this city) 24,911 $78,727
Romulus 24,951 $72,235
Norton Shores 25,000 $73,390
Walker 25,201 $73,835
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MI FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Auburn Hills, MI?

What is the population of Auburn Hills, MI? +

The population of Auburn Hills, MI stands at 24,911 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Auburn Hills, MI? +

The median household income in Auburn Hills is $78,727 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Auburn Hills? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Auburn Hills; the closest available measure is the Michigan state average, a cost of living index of 96.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Michigan vary by metro area.

Is Auburn Hills, MI safe? +

Auburn Hills has a total crime rate of 2279.1 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Auburn Hills, MI? +

Auburn Hills's median home value sits at $233,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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