Auburn

City in Alabama, United States

Overview

Auburn, Alabama, is a lively college town known for its spirited community, beautiful campus, and deep-rooted traditions. Home to Auburn University, the city thrives with a mix of youthful energy, local Southern charm, and scenic parks.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
87,256
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
32.61°, -85.48°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,620
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$3,450
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
17.9°C
Summer Avg
27.0°C
Winter Avg
8.3°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-15.6°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1307 mm
Internet Speed
245 Mbps
Upload
130 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
33
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
4
Parks
18
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AUO
Distance
4 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 55 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.