Primary sources for Auburn, WA
- Census Bureau profile of Auburn, WA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Auburn, WA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Auburn, WA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Auburn, WA
Electricity rates in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA ranks 2 of 44 Washington cities for the share of mobile homes (7%). Auburn, Washington has 85,455 residents in 30,651 households; 54.4% heat with electricity.
Auburn on the map
King County, with Auburn marked
Housing and heating in Auburn
Auburn, WA: 10,962 of 32,096 homes were built before 1980 and 11,353 in 2000 or later. Auburn, WA has 16,409 detached houses, 8,063 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 2,129 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Auburn, WA
% of homes by decade built, Auburn, WA
- 3pre-40
- 240s
- 750s
- 1160s
- 1270s
- 1580s
- 1690s
- 2000s
- 1410s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Auburn, WA
| Auburn, WA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, WA, median year built | 1991 | 1983 | +8 years | 10 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, built before 1980 | 34.2% | 46.6% | -12.4 points | 34 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, built 2000 or later | 35.4% | 28.0% | +7.4 points | 11 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, detached houses | 51.1% | 50.9% | +0.2 points | 31 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 25.1% | 36.7% | -11.5 points | 27 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, mobile homes | 6.6% | 1.5% | +5.1 points | 2 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, renter households | 38.6% | 43.9% | -5.3 points | 30 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, median home value | $510,400 | $811,200 | -$300,800 | 20 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, median gross rent a month | $1,713 | $2,035 | -$322 | 22 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, people per household | 2.76 | 2.39 | +0.37 | 8 of 44 |
Who supplies Auburn
King County lists 4 utilities for Auburn, WA (85,455 residents): homes pay 3.67 to 14.63 cents per kWh, about $35 to $140 a month at 955 kWh, 0.4% to 1.8% of the $95,367 Auburn median income. King County page.
Facts about Auburn
- Residents of Auburn, WA, ACS 2023
- 85,45514 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Auburn, WA
- $95,36716 of 44 of those cities
- Households in Auburn, WA
- 30,6512.79 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Auburn, WA
- 61.4%18,825 owners and 11,826 renter households
- Housing units in Auburn, WA
- 32,0961,445 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Auburn, WA
- 54.4%16,659 of 30,651 homes
- Land area of Auburn, WA
- 29.6 sq mi2,889.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Auburn, WA
- 0.4% to 1.8%at 955 kWh a month over the $95,367 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Auburn, WA
- 0NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 0.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Auburn, WA
- 199110,962 of 32,096 homes (34.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Auburn, WA
- $510,400$1,713 gross rent a month, 4.03% of value a year
Outage risk around Auburn
Auburn, WA: no NWS wind or tornado report within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025.
Cost of living with electricity in Auburn
Auburn, WA: 30,651 households at $1,081 a year per home for electricity (King County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $33.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,682 a year per household.
| Group in Auburn, WA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Auburn, WA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, WA, all households | 30,651 | $1,081 | $33.1 million | 1.13% |
| Auburn, WA, homeowners | 18,825 | $1,336 | $25.2 million | 1.40% |
| Auburn, WA, renters | 11,826 | $753 | $8.9 million | 0.79% |
Who lives in Auburn: income, cars, homes
In Auburn, WA, 1,970 households own no vehicle and 19,857 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 6,406 residents of Auburn, WA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.7. In Auburn, WA, 6,191 of 11,417 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 11,154 households moved in since 2018 and 3,418 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Auburn, WA, 4,487 of 30,651 households earn under $35,000, 6,990 $35,000-$75,000, 11,895 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,279 $150,000 or more. Auburn, WA homes: 18,399 have 3+ bedrooms, 5,070 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. Of 43,179 workers in Auburn, WA, 5,509 work from home, 30,754 drive alone, 1,407 ride transit and 756 walk.
Household income in Auburn, WA
| Auburn, WA | Value | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn, WA, households under $35,000 | 14.6% | 29 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, households $150,000 or more | 23.7% | 21 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, residents below poverty | 7.6% | 32 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, median age | 35.7 | 31 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 57.3% | 17 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, households without a vehicle | 6.4% | 25 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, households with 2+ vehicles | 64.8% | 10 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, workers at home | 12.8% | 25 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, cost-burdened renters | 54.2% | 19 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, moved in since 2018 | 36.4% | 32 of 44 |
| Auburn, WA, moved in before 2000 | 11.2% | 36 of 44 |
Analyst note on Auburn
Auburn, WA counts 85,455 residents in 30,651 households, on 29.6 square miles. Household income in Auburn, WA is $95,367; 18,825 of its 30,651 households own. 16,659 of the 30,651 occupied homes in Auburn, WA heat with electricity.
Auburn, WA has 32,096 housing units, 1,445 of them vacant or seasonal. Auburn, WA ranks 10 of 44 Washington cities for the newest homes (median year built 1991). Auburn, WA ranks 14 of 44 Washington cities for the youngest residents (median age 35.7).
Auburn, WA ranks 15 of 44 Washington cities for the lowest share of renters (39%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Auburn
Compare Auburn with nearby cities
| City near Auburn, WA | Distance from Auburn | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, WA (this page) | 0 mi | 85,455 | $95,367 | 1991 | $510,400 | 0 | 12.8% |
| Kent, WA | 5.8 mi north | 135,015 (+49,560) | $90,416 (-$4,951) | 1985 (-6 yr) | $537,500 (+$27,100) | 0 (+0) | 11.5% (-1.2 pts) |
| Federal Way, WA | 6.0 mi west | 99,232 (+13,777) | $82,144 (-$13,223) | 1984 (-7 yr) | $499,600 (-$10,800) | 1 (+1) | 12.5% (-0.3 pts) |
| Des Moines, WA | 7.7 mi northwest | 32,545 (-52,910) | $89,787 (-$5,580) | 1974 (-17 yr) | $539,800 (+$29,400) | 1 (+1) | 12.6% (-0.1 pts) |
| Puyallup, WA | 9.4 mi southwest | 42,642 (-42,813) | $95,639 (+$272) | 1986 (-5 yr) | $507,000 (-$3,400) | 0 (+0) | 10.7% (-2.1 pts) |
| SeaTac, WA | 10.5 mi northwest | 31,143 (-54,312) | $76,517 (-$18,850) | 1971 (-20 yr) | $483,200 (-$27,200) | 0 (+0) | 10.8% (-2.0 pts) |
ZIP codes in Auburn
| ZIP area touching Auburn, WA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Auburn | Share of Auburn's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 98092 (Auburn, WA) | 32.5% | 47.1% |
| 98001 (Auburn, WA) | 44.3% | 27.9% |
| 98002 (Auburn, WA) | 99.3% | 24.1% |
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Questions on Auburn
Auburn: what is the electricity rate?
Auburn, WA has no price of its own; its 85,455 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 955 kWh month costs $35 to $140.
Auburn: how does it rank among Washington cities?
Auburn, WA: rank 14 of 44 by its 85,455 residents, rank 16 of 44 by $95,367 median income.
Auburn: how many homes heat with electricity?
Auburn, WA: 16,659 of 30,651 occupied homes, 54.4%; King County 53.1%.
Auburn: how much income goes to electricity?
At 955 kWh a month, 0.4% to 1.8% of the $95,367 median income in Auburn, WA.
Auburn: damaging storms reported nearby?
0 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Auburn, WA, 2015 to 2025, 0.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Auburn?
Auburn, WA: median home built 1991; 10,962 of 32,096 homes (34.2%) predate 1980, 16,409 are detached and 8,063 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Auburn, WA households have no car?
1,970 households; 19,857 have two or more.
How many residents of Auburn, WA live below the poverty line?
6,406 residents.
How many Auburn, WA renters struggle with rent?
6,191 of 11,417 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.