The story of this market
The typical home in Auburn, Alabama sells for about $494,087, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +14.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,159 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.9%
AL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Auburn, Alabama
The Auburn housing market remains competitive, driven by strong demand from university-related growth and a high quality of life. While inventory has increased, the city continues to see price appreciation, reflecting its status as a desirable destination for both families and investors. The market is currently characterized by steady sales activity and a robust rental sector.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Auburn yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 4 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 26.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 0.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 2.15% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 25.4% — a mixed stability profile.
- GoodTimes Bowling4.60.8 mi
- Surge Adventure Park4.24.4 mi
- Rock 'N Roll Pinball4.96.4 mi
- Jordan-Hare Stadium4.70.7 mi
- Botanic4.74.8 mi
- Neville Arena4.80.8 mi
- Pope's Haunted Farm4.514.6 mi
- Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University4.91.4 mi
- Chewacla State Park4.63.9 mi
- Kiesel Park4.84 mi
- Town Creek Park4.71.7 mi
- AMC Tiger 134.44.5 mi
- Toomer's Corner4.80.2 mi
- Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site4.815.6 mi
- Toomer's Corner4.80.2 mi
- The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University4.61.4 mi
- Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site4.618.1 mi
- Lee County Historical Society4.76.9 mi
- Chewacla State Park4.63.9 mi
- Kiesel Park4.84 mi
- Town Creek Park4.71.7 mi
- Floral Park4.66 mi
- Kreher Preserve & Nature Center4.83.6 mi
- Chuckwalla's Pizza at Chuck's Marina4.722.6 mi
- Harbor Pointe Marina LLC4.621.7 mi
- Momentum Marine At Lake Martin4.320 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National4.65.5 mi
- Moore's Mill Club4.72.7 mi
- Pines Crossing Golf Course3.92.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
The city's primary economic and cultural driver, providing extensive research facilities and public events. It anchors the local economy and drives significant housing demand.
A 696-acre park offering hiking, mountain biking, and a lake, providing essential outdoor recreation for residents. It is a major draw for families and nature enthusiasts.
The home of the Auburn Tigers football team, this massive venue is a central hub for community life and regional tourism. It significantly impacts local traffic and short-term rental demand during the fall.
A 13.5-acre botanical garden located on campus, serving as a peaceful green space for the community. It is a notable landmark for education and leisure.
A modern multi-purpose arena hosting basketball games and major concerts, serving as a key entertainment anchor for the city.
Auburn is an ideal fit for families seeking high-quality schools, university employees, and investors looking for stable rental demand. The city's blend of academic culture and suburban amenities also attracts retirees and professionals who value a vibrant, growing community.
Auburn City Schools is highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing districts in Alabama. The district is known for strong academic outcomes and robust extracurricular programs supported by the local tax base.
The city is served by major highway corridors including I-85, which facilitates regional connectivity. Local transit is primarily car-dependent, though the university provides internal shuttle services.
Auburn offers a rich amenity base centered on university life, including extensive sports facilities, the Donald E. Davis Arboretum, and proximity to Chewacla State Park. The city features a vibrant downtown shopping and dining district that serves both students and permanent residents.
The rental market is deeply influenced by the university, resulting in high demand and low vacancy rates for student-oriented housing. Short-term rentals are present, particularly during university event weekends, which impacts overall inventory availability.
The economy is heavily anchored by Auburn University and the surrounding research and technology sectors. The city benefits from a stable employment base and consistent growth in professional services and retail.
Auburn exhibits strong economic momentum driven by Auburn University and the associated research park expansion. Infrastructure development is ongoing to support a growing population, with significant investment in both commercial and residential sectors.
Development is focused on expanding research infrastructure and mixed-use residential projects to accommodate the growing student and professional population.
Parcels in Auburn are subject to city and county property taxes, with specific millage rates allocated to the Auburn City Schools district.
Crime trends in Auburn are generally stable, with the city maintaining a lower violent crime rate compared to many national urban centers of similar size. Most reported incidents are property-related, typical of a large university-anchored community.
The area faces standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with minimal direct flood risk outside of designated low-lying zones. Insurance markets remain stable, though premiums reflect the broader Alabama climate-risk profile.
Property insurance markets are stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the proximity to university-owned assets.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and Census Reporter.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.