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A residential city halfway between Tacoma and Seattle
Downtown Auburn is a small city located halfway between Tacoma and Seattle with a strong residential feel. While Main Street is lined with restaurants and businesses, people can also turn off this thoroughfare into their neighborhoods. While plenty of people work in Auburn, the area is popular with people working in Seattle or Tacoma. “It’s centrally located especially with people wanting to live close to Seattle without paying higher prices,” says Broker Amanda Mannila with John L. Scott Real Estate. Further, Auburn is growing, with more development happening downtown, so residents can expect more businesses and restaurants to pop up just minutes from their homes.
Downtown Auburn mixes urban life with a small city vibe.
You may find upgrade Craftsman style homes among older varieties near downtown Auburn.
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Main Street Auburn's restaurants and craft stores
Residents living in Downtown Auburn can benefit from being only minutes from the city’s shops and restaurants. At Oddfellas Pub and Eatery, residents can try their specialty burger — a German-themed item with sliced sausage fit between a pretzel bun. Chaska Bar and Grill is an Indian restaurant that offers weekly specials highlighting a new entrée. Their bar also has specialty cocktails, like their spiced chai-tini. Avid crafters can head to A Little Knitty — a local yarn store. For groceries, there’s a Fred Meyer off Auburn Way North and a Walmart Supercenter along Washington Route 18.
A Little Knitty stocks a vast array of knitting wools to help craft your masterpiece.
Chaska Bar and Grill serves Indian inspired dishes.
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Auburn community resources and nearby national parks
Les Gove Park is 20 acres of green and recreational space, offering essential services like the city’s community center, library and senior center all in one place. Kids can play on the playground or the splash pad in summer. People can stroll along the walking path lined with outdoor fitness equipment. The bocce courts host a local club that meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. At Auburn Environmental Park (AEP), people can explore the 250 acres of protected wetlands and marshes through boardwalk trails. There are even picnic tables and benches along the boardwalk to encourage people to just stop and take in the wildlife. Residents love to get outside in Auburn and around, and it’s a big part of their culture. “We’re surrounded by water, so you can hike year-round,” Manilla says. “Of course, in the winter, there’s skiing. There’s lots of hiking around, and Mount Rainier you can make into a day trip.”
Les Grove Park has an abundance of play areas and grass to play in.
Les Grove Park has a 0.6 mile trail perfect for walking your dog.
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Auburn Farmers Market in Les Gove Park
From June to September, Les Gove Park hosts the Auburn Farmers Market, where residents can explore the produce and prepared goods from local vendors. There is also usually some form of entertainment, like live music or gardening and cooking demonstrations. In the winter, Auburn’s Lighted Santa Parade and Tree Lighting features trucks decked to the halls with holiday lights. Because Auburn is so close to Seattle, Mannila also shares that people will head into the city for festivals and concerts. “If it’s not a heavy traffic time, it’s pretty darn easy to get into the city,” she says.
In the Summer you can attend Auburns Farmers market.
Les Grove Park is a large park next to the Auburn Community and Event Center.
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Craftsman bungalows around Downtown Auburn
Most homes around Downtown Auburn are quaint Craftsman bungalows huddled together along narrow streets. Sidewalks connect homes. Many people fill their small front lawns with flowering plants. Street parking and parking in the driveway are common here, but some homes do have two-car garages. Homes here typically list between $450,000 and $600,000.
Homes in Downtown Auburn offer some variety, from established charmers to brand-new builds.
Downtown Auburn's housing market is known for its attractive price points.
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Auburn High School is at the heart of downtown
Students in Auburn can attend Terminal Park Elementary School, which Niche grants a B and lists as the 31st most diverse public elementary school in Washington. With a C-plus from Niche, Cascade Middle School is the state's 12th most diverse public middle school. Niche awards Auburn High School a B, and the school offers unique clubs to match student interests, from film and guitar to sports medicine and jewelry design. “The high school is right in the middle of the downtown residential area, and there’s always kids around,” Mannila says.
Auburn High School in Auburn is a large modern school serving the community.
Auburn High School was founded in 1903 and occupies 18 acres.
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Train and Interstate commute options for Downtown Auburn residents
When getting around Downtown Auburn, residents can hop on one of the buses. The city is also very walkable. “There’s a few different trails that go through the entire area,” Mannila says. C Street connects residents with parks and amenities to the north, but Main Street links people to the train station. Auburn Station services the S line, which runs between Seattle and Tacoma. Those who prefer to drive can take the I-5 14 miles to Tacoma and 28 miles to Seattle. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 17 miles from Downtown Auburn. The nearest hospital, Auburn Regional Medical Plaza, is located within the downtown area.
Downtown Auburn has a main transport hub for buses and light rail.
Buses are easy to catch at the transportation hub in downtown Auburn.
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Parks in this Area
Les Gove Park
Trails
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Five Mile Lake Park
Basketball
Fishing
Tennis
Scootie Brown Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Fenster Nature Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Basketball
Grills
Trails
Frank Fulmer Park
Baseball/Softball
Parking Lot
Multi-Purpose Field
Indian Tom Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Transit
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
26 min drive
Train
Auburn Station
Bus
Auburn Ave & 5th St NE
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M St NE & 1st St NE
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2nd St SE & B St SE
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E Main St & K St NE
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Auburn Station
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Auburn Way N & 8th St NE
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Auburn Way N & 9th St NE
Downtown Auburn Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Auburn, Auburn sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Auburn, Auburn over the last 12 months is $351,900, up 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,254
Median Age
41
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$48,393
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,872
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.1%
College Graduates
17.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
37°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
82/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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