The Town FilesAuburn, Indiana
City in DeKalb County · population 13,412 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $190,800
- Household income
- $68,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 35.6
Auburn is a city of 13,412 people in DeKalb County, Indiana. The median home is worth $190,800, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of Indiana towns, more vibrant than 87% of Indiana towns, better transit than 80% of Indiana towns.
How Auburn ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Auburn is worth $190,800, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $68,750, which is more affordable than 34% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $865 a month. 76.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Auburn | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,800 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $865 | $888 |
| Median household income | $68,750 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 76.5% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Auburn
| People | Auburn | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 18.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Auburn
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 16.5°F. About 39.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.0 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Auburn since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 24, 2001 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 24, 2001.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 7, 2024.
Severe weather in DeKalb County since 1996
DeKalb County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| April 22, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1832: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 30, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in DeKalb County
DeKalb County had 22,201 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,916 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Auburn itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Auburn
2 public schools with 1,226 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch | PK-5 | 647 | 19.0 |
| James R Watson Elementary School | PK-5 | 579 | 19.3 |
Towns near Auburn
- Garrett, IN3.6 mi · 6,542 people · home $154,200
- Leo-Cedarville, IN10.3 mi · 3,624 people · home $370,100
- Butler, IN10.4 mi · 2,635 people · home $107,700
- Kendallville, IN11.7 mi · 10,271 people · home $133,200
- Huntertown, IN11.7 mi · 9,141 people · home $298,200
- Hicksville, OH16.0 mi · 3,431 people · home $157,600
- Angola, IN19.0 mi · 9,340 people · home $205,400
- Fort Wayne, IN19.8 mi · 263,886 people · home $188,900
Auburn questions
Is Auburn, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Auburn scores better for retirees than 36% of Indiana towns and quieter than 23%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Auburn?
The median owner-occupied home in Auburn is valued at $190,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,750, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $865 a month.
What is the weather like in Auburn?
July highs average 80.8°F and January lows 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.5 inches of precipitation a year and 36.0 inches of snow.
Does Auburn get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Auburn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 24, 2001. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)