Auburn, MA 01501 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Auburn, MA—01501

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$473,000

0.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$102,000

22.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

100.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.8%

Median Rent

$2,100

3.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,800

16.8% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,800

19.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,700

19.8% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Auburn, MA

As of May '26, the median home price in Auburn, MA is $473,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.7%. This indicates that home prices in Auburn, MA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.8%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$473,000	0.7%
Single Family	$482,000	0.8%
Condos	$354,000	1.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Auburn, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Auburn, MA is $2,220, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Auburn, MA is studios: $1,280, 1-bedrooms: $2,020, 2-bedrooms: $1,860, 3-bedrooms: $3,030. The most common rental property sizes in Auburn, MA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 53.4% and 28.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,100	$2,220
Studio Rent	$1,280	$1,280
1 Bed Rent	$1,800	$2,020
2 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,860
3 Bed Rent	$2,700	$3,030
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

8.3%

1 Bedroom

53.4%

2 Bedrooms

28.7%

3 Bedrooms

6.2%

4 Bedrooms

3.1%

5+ Bedrooms

0.3%

Property Listings — Auburn, MA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Auburn, MA is 23. This is a increase of 100.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$528,000	11.0%
Listing Count	51	84.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	84.0%
Days on Market	23	100.0%

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Demographics — Auburn, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Auburn, MA has a population of 16,800, which has increased by 1.4% over the past 5 years. Auburn, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 42.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	16,800	1.4%
% Under 18	21.4%	18.9%
% Seniors	22.1%	13.3%
% WFH	12.7%	296.9%
% w/ College Degree	42.0%	6.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Auburn, MA is a predominantly white area, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Auburn, MA is hispanic, making up 5.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.3% of the population in Auburn, MA, and this percentage has remained stable as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting immigration has remained steady.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	88.1%	-3.6%
% Black	0.9%	-40.0%
% Hispanic	5.4%	20.0%
% Asian	3.1%	55.0%
% Foreign Born	7.3%	0.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Auburn, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 368 mortgage originations in Auburn, MA, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 60.0%, with 22.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Auburn, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	368
% Conventional Loans	86.0%
% Government Loans	14.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	15.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Auburn, MA

Auburn, MA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	195
Total Units Section 8	62
% Rentals under Section 8	4.4%
% Occupied Section 8	95.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$530	$1,800	$1,270
2 Bedroom	-$160	$1,800	$1,640
3 Bedroom	-$700	$2,700	$2,000
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,210

Auburn, MA—01501

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Auburn, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Auburn, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Auburn, MA

Demographics — Auburn, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Auburn, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Auburn, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Auburn, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Auburn, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.9
Median Home Price	$473,000
Median Household Income	$102,000

Auburn, MA—01501

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Auburn, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Auburn, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Auburn, MA

Demographics — Auburn, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Auburn, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Auburn, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Auburn, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Auburn, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Worcester, MA

Leicester, MA

Oxford, MA

Worcester, MA

Worcester, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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