Living in Auburn, GA: October 2026 guide
By Ryan and Sarah Ramdass, Home Luxx Realty Group at UC Premiere Properties
What it's like to live in Auburn
Auburn is a fast-growing, small city on the Barrow and Gwinnett county line. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city at about 10,094 residents in July 2024, up from roughly 7,500 in the 2020 census. It keeps a quiet, suburban feel with steady new-home construction.
Schools in Auburn
School assignment depends on which county your address sits in. The Barrow County side feeds Auburn Elementary to Westside Middle and Apalachee High School, about 8 miles east of Dacula. The Gwinnett County side is served by Gwinnett County Public Schools and the Dacula cluster, including Dacula High School.
Commute to Atlanta and major employers
Auburn is about 42 miles from Atlanta via I-85, roughly 48 to 60 minutes in normal traffic and up to about 90 minutes in peak rush hour.
Cost of living in Auburn
Auburn's cost of living sits at or slightly below the national average, with index scores clustering around 93 to 99 on a 100-point U.S. scale. Housing costs run below the national norm.
Parks, shopping, and dining in Auburn
Little Mulberry Park, the Gwinnett County park on Fence Road near Auburn, is the outdoor spot residents cite most for trails, a lake, and playgrounds, though we could not verify current park details this run. The city's quiet streets and Hwy 316 access round out daily life.
The Auburn real estate market right now
Redfin reported a median sale price of about $349,000, down about 0.3% year over year, while ZIP-level data for 30011 shows a median around $372,000 with homes on the market roughly 50 to 70 days. Redfin calls the market somewhat competitive, so well-priced homes still move.
More details: Redfin: Auburn, GA housing market
