CITY PROFILE
Auburn, AL
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Auburn, Alabama is a smaller metro with a temperate four-season climate, moderate sunshine, and a wet climate—so expect a fair amount of rain alongside the seasonal weather shifts. Homes here are on the pricier side of our dataset, which is worth factoring into your budget as you consider the move.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $350K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,757/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 9.3°C · warmest 22.8°C · coolest -4.3°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1007 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 3.62 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #253 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy84
- Affordable to rent67
- Climate comfort42
- Plenty of sunshine31
- Big-city amenities39
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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