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Auburn, Indiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Auburn, IN (DeKalb County) — Census median home value $172,800, county listing prices up about 6.4% over the past year. Market data for Auburn houses and the broader area.
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Auburn, IN is in DeKalb County, Indiana — this guide covers houses in Auburn and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 13,464, with a median household income of $62,339. Census data puts the median value of houses in Auburn at $172,800.
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Market overview
Auburn housing market
Auburn is in DeKalb County, Indiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Auburn and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$172,800
Population (Census ACS)
13,464
Median household income
$62,339
County price trend (2025)
6.39% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Auburn market snapshot
Population
13,464
County
DeKalb County
Median Household Income
$62,339
Median Home Value (city)
$172,800
Median Gross Rent
$831/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Auburn's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $172,800.
County Price Trend
DeKalb County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.39% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Auburn has an estimated population of 13,464 and a median household income of $62,339, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Auburn's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Auburn
County guide: DeKalb County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Auburn.
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Nearby communities include Garrett, Waterloo, Altona, Corunna, St. Joe, Spencerville, Butler, Ashley, Hamilton.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Avilla (~9.1 mi), Laotto (~9.1 mi), Leo-Cedarville (~10.3 mi), Hudson (~11.4 mi), Kendallville (~11.7 mi), Huntertown (~11.7 mi), Grabill (~11.9 mi), Helmer (~12.9 mi), Harlan (~13.6 mi), Pleasant Lake (~14.5 mi), Cree Lake (~14.8 mi), South Milford (~15.7 mi), Stroh (~16.6 mi), Wildwood (~17.0 mi), Holiday Woods (~17.7 mi), Rome City (~17.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Auburn data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
13,464
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$172,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$62,339
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$831
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.39%
Census place type
city
County
DeKalb County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
8.60 sq mi
Census GEOID
1802674
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Auburn
Schools
DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist — 6 schools, 3,641 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. DeKalb addresses may be served by DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Auburn FAQ
What are houses worth in Auburn, IN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Auburn at $172,800.
How much do houses cost in Auburn, IN?
For owner-occupied houses in Auburn, Census ACS data shows a median value of $172,800. Active listing prices in DeKalb County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Auburn, IN?
Auburn houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding DeKalb County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Auburn, IN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Auburn's population at approximately 13,464.
What's the median rent in Auburn, IN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Auburn at approximately $831 per month.
What is the median household income in Auburn, IN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Auburn at approximately $62,339.
Is the Auburn housing market growing?
DeKalb County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.39% annual change in 2025.
Is Auburn, IN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Auburn's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Auburn, IN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist for many Auburn addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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