Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (14) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bizilia's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Prevail Union
Coffee Shop
Coffee Cat
Coffee Shop
Skyline Cafe
Coffee Shop
Well Red
Coffee Shop
Ross House
Coffee Shop
Mamma Mocha's Coffee Emporium and Roasters
Coffee Shop
The Cup & Saucer Market and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Stop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (16) A+
Jordan-Hare
Stadium
Auburn Arena
Stadium
University Seal
Attraction
Civil War Cannon Lathe
Attraction
Plainsman Park
Stadium
Beard–Eaves–Memorial Coliseum
Stadium
Graves Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Telfair Peet Theatre
Theatre Arts
Founders' Oak
Attraction
Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
Museum
AMF Auburn Lanes
Bowling Alley
Duck Samford Stadium
Stadium
Duck Samford Stadium Fieldhouse
Stadium
Duck Samford Stadium
Stadium
AMC Classic Auburn 14
Cinema
Food and Drink (63) A+
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wings Etc.
Fast Food
SkyBar
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Southeastern
Bar
The Yard Milkshake Bar
Sweets
Five Guys
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Steel City Pops
Sweets
Papa John's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
The Auburn Popcorn Company
Sweets
Guthrie's
Fast Food
Taco Mama
Fast Food
University Doughnut Company
Sweets
17-16 Bar
Bar
Draft House
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
BurgerFi
Fast Food
Willie's Wings and Stuff
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Fitness (8) B
Boykin Community Center
Community Centre
Boykin Community Center
Community Centre
Crossfit On the Plains
Gym
My Gym
Gym
Max Fitness
Gym
Tiger Iron Gym
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
HealthPlus
Gym
Groceries (8) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Earth Fare
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Asian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (66) A+
Cater Lawn
Park
Auburn University Historic District
Park
Ross Square
Park
Samford Park
Park
Student Center Greenspace
Park
Old Main and Church Street Historic District
Park
Martin Luther King Park
Park
Felton Little Park
Park
Garden of Memory
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Agricultural Heritage Park
Park
Graham McTeer Park
Park
Davis Arboretum
Park
Samford Pool
Park
Sam Harris Park
Park
Kiwanis Fitness Trail
Park
Bowden Park
Park
Salmon Park
Park
Samford Avenue Tennis Center
Park
Marger Piper Bailey Park
Park
Town Creek Park
Park
Hickory Dickory Park
Park
Moore’s Mill Park
Park
Willow Creek Park
Park
Ridgewood Village Trailer Park Volleyball Court
Park
Shops (69) A+
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Auburn University Bookstore
Books
Russell Building Supply
Home Improvement
Anders Bookstore
Books
Pretty Please Nail Salon
Beauty
Charming Oaks Clothing Company
Clothing
Stamp
Clothing
Ellie Clothing
Clothing
Campus Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Auburn Flowers and Gifts
Gift Shop
fab'rik
Clothing
Elisabet Boutique
Clothing
Wrapsody
Fashion
Luxury Nail Spa
Beauty
Johnston & Malone Book Store
Books
Ware Jewellers
Fashion
Auburn Hardware
Home Improvement
Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers
Books
Therapy
Fashion
DressUp
Clothing
Dimensions Salon
Beauty
Behind the Glass
Fashion
Corner Market
Convenience Store
Grub Mart
Convenience Store
Precision Cuts Barber & Beauty
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Auburn.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations
F
Copper Beech bus stop #3
Bus Stop
Copper Beech bus stop #2
Bus Stop
Copper Beech bus stop #1
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5%
F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Auburn is 108/100 - which is 22% higher than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime A

Auburn crime rates are 1,291 per 100k, which is 40% lower than Alabama
Property Crime
1,160 crimes per 100k
B+
Violent Crime
131 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment C

The median income in Auburn is $49,028 - which is 10% higher than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$49,028
F
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
A+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Public Safety and Security
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Auburn Fire Department, Station #1
Fire Station
Auburn University Medical Clinic
Clinic
Emergency Medical Services
Ambulance Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dr. Lo's Chiropractor Service
Doctor
The Drug Store
Pharmacy
Elbert Lee DMD
Dentist
East Alabama Medical Center Freestanding Emergency Department
Hospital
East Alabama Medical Center Freestanding Emergency Department
Hospital
Thames Orthodontics
Dentist
Oral and Facial Surgery
Dentist
Phillips Family Dentistry
Dentist
Auburn Endodontics
Dentist
Auburn Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Kim L. Peters, DMD
Dentist
O'Brien Dental
Dentist
Advantage Chiropractic
Doctor
Oak Park
Nursing Home
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
American Family Care
Clinic
Bridgeway Diagnostic
Doctor
Nash Dermatology
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing B

Auburn home prices are $270,400 - which is 110% higher than Alabama
Home Price
$270,400
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16%
A
Home Affordability
5.5x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools A-

The Auburn graduation rate is 91% - which is 15% higher than Alabama
School Test Scores
68%
B-
High School Grad. Rates
91%
A-
Elementary Schools (14) F
Drake Middle School
The Children'S House-Auburn Montessori
Spec Ed Private Services Child Count Only
Cary Woods Elementary School
Holy Trinity Day School
Dean Road Elementary School
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
Pick Elementary School
Auburn Early Education Center
Creekside Elementary School
Richland Elementary School
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
Lee-Scott Academy
Ogletree Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Auburn Junior High School
Auburn High School
Lee-Scott Academy
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ratings C+

Auburn has an overall rating of 68% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
C
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes
A-
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Auburn is the best city I've lived in 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 15, 2018) Auburn has the best schools, best run city government, plus it feels new, young, and vibrant. I grew up in the Midwest, lived in Georgia, North Carolina, Kansas, and New York. Auburn beats them all for quality of life. Being a college town there are people from all over the US ...Read More here. If you love golf we have lots of nice courses. My wife loves to shop at the mall and Tiger Town. Atlanta Hartsfield airport is straight up I85 and you will be there in an hour and a half. I have no idea why this website rates employment so low as we have more jobs than we have people. Cost of Living and Housing may be higher than the Alabama average but that's not saying much in such a poor state. Auburn is like an island. Crime is very low here, violent crime is almost non-existent. If you search Auburn you will find well published reviews that rank Auburn and Opelika very high for business development, retirement, etc. Read Less
I'd give it 0 stars if I could 0.5 rating By nah ( Dec 28, 2016) I've lived all over the United States, and Auburn is by far the strangest and most backwards town I've ever lived in. The people here are only polite if you go out of your way to fit in to the local trends and cultures, and if you don't have a noticeable southern accent then expe ...Read More ct weird looks and exclusion to be a part of your daily life. There's very much a "you ain't from around you, are ya?" vibe from the residents if you don't change the way you dress, talk, and act to fit into the mold here. You're even expected to only drive a certain class of vehicles (trucks, SUVs and jeeps only). It's an incredibly odd place, and there's a complete lack of culture or any sort of entertainment outside of the school. A terrible place to live even if you're a full-time student, and if you're not then it's simply unbearable. Steer clear. Read Less
I Love Auburn! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 10, 2015) I live in Auburn, Alabama and I love it. I moved here after college, because my boyfriend got into the Forestry and Wildlife grad program at Auburn University. I can't talk about his experience much, but I know that he loves the school and so do I. I'm not a huge football fan, or ...Read More at least I wasn't before we moved here, but seeing how much fun people have at the games, it was hard not to get swept up in it and we've started spending our Saturdays cheering on the Tigers.

There's plenty to love about Auburn, AL the rest of the year too. My favorite thing about Auburn is the weather, and the nature. It can get hot in the summer, but there are plenty of ways to cool off. We love to drink sweet tea and lemonade, maybe a little too much. We also tend to travel a little more in the summer both to beat the heat and because there is less to do. The best part about the weather in Auburn is that we never have to shovel snow, and I never have to wear a heavy winter coat anymore. One of our favorite things to do is to spend time on the weekends hiking and exploring nature. Chewacla State Park is a short drive away and has become a favorite place for us to spend our weekends.

We are happy living here, in part because of the low cost of living, and because of how easy it is to find something to do at anytime of the year. Our apartment is relatively inexpensive compared to some of the other places we have lived in the past, and recently we have decided to stay and start a family, especially after we learned how great the local school system is. Read Less
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I Love Auburn! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 10, 2015) I live in Auburn, Alabama and I love it. I moved here after college, because my boyfriend got into the Forestry and Wildlife grad program at Auburn University. I can't talk about his experience much, but I know that he loves the school and so do I. I'm not a huge football fan, or ...Read More at least I wasn't before we moved here, but seeing how much fun people have at the games, it was hard not to get swept up in it and we've started spending our Saturdays cheering on the Tigers.

There's plenty to love about Auburn, AL the rest of the year too. My favorite thing about Auburn is the weather, and the nature. It can get hot in the summer, but there are plenty of ways to cool off. We love to drink sweet tea and lemonade, maybe a little too much. We also tend to travel a little more in the summer both to beat the heat and because there is less to do. The best part about the weather in Auburn is that we never have to shovel snow, and I never have to wear a heavy winter coat anymore. One of our favorite things to do is to spend time on the weekends hiking and exploring nature. Chewacla State Park is a short drive away and has become a favorite place for us to spend our weekends.

We are happy living here, in part because of the low cost of living, and because of how easy it is to find something to do at anytime of the year. Our apartment is relatively inexpensive compared to some of the other places we have lived in the past, and recently we have decided to stay and start a family, especially after we learned how great the local school system is. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Auburn? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cater Lawn
      Auburn University Historic District
      Ross Square
      Samford Park
      Student Center Greenspace
      Old Main and Church Street Historic District
      Martin Luther King Park
      Felton Little Park

      Entertainment

      Jordan-Hare
      Auburn Arena
      University Seal
      Civil War Cannon Lathe
      Plainsman Park
      Beard–Eaves–Memorial Coliseum
      Graves Amphitheater
      Telfair Peet Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Chipotle
      Subway
      Panda Express
      McDonald's
      Wings Etc.
      SkyBar
      Papa John's
      Chick-fil-A

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Auburn? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Auburn.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Auburn a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      East Alabama Medical Center Freestanding Emergency Department
      East Alabama Medical Center Freestanding Emergency Department

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      The Drug Store
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Dr. Lo's Chiropractor Service
      Advantage Chiropractic
      Bridgeway Diagnostic
      East Alabama Plastic Surgery
      Nash Dermatology