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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Auburn

Auburn, ME has 16 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 656 units across the city. Of the 8 properties with inspection scores on record, 6 earned an excellent rating and 2 a good rating -- a strong overall picture of building quality. With a median rent of $1,041 per month according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate, income-based housing here can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters.

16
Properties
656
Total units
93/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,041/mo

Affordability in Auburn

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Auburn is $1,041 per month and the median household income is $66,647 per year. About 41% of Auburn residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community that may benefit from the city's income-based and HUD-assisted housing options.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
220 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Auburn Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 220 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 78 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Auburn

According to Walk Score, the area around Auburn's assisted properties scores 78 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 51. These scores reflect walkability and bikeability near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
8 schools · 1 districts

Schools

Auburn is served by 8 public schools in 1 district -- including 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school -- according to the NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$66,647 median income

Cost of Living in Auburn, ME

The median household income in Auburn is $66,647 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median gross rent is $1,041 per month, also from the Census ACS 5-Year estimate.

Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain a tight budget. Auburn has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with a combined 441 units across the city.

  • Median household income: $66,647/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median gross rent: $1,041/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 41% of Auburn residents rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 8 assisted properties in Auburn have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 1 property falls within a high-risk flood zone. The remaining 7 properties carry low or minimal flood exposure based on available flood mapping data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 93/100(8 of 16 scored)
90+ (6)70–89 (2)No score (8)

16 properties on the map

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Auburn Affordable Housing Overview

Auburn has 8 HUD-assisted or income-based properties covering 441 units across the city. Of the 8 properties with inspection scores on file, 6 rated excellent and 2 rated good, with no fair or poor ratings recorded.

Flood Risk

All 8 properties have been mapped for flood exposure. 1 property falls in a high-risk flood zone, so renters considering that building may want to ask about flood insurance requirements before signing a lease.

Rent Context

The citywide median asking rent is $1,041 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). Income-based housing in Auburn may offer meaningful savings relative to that market rate.

Renter Landscape

About 41 percent of Auburn households rent their home, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), making affordable rental options an important resource for a large share of residents.

Getting Around

Auburn scores 78 (Very Walkable) and 51 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. Many daily errands can be handled on foot, and cycling is a reasonable option for some trips.

Public Safety

Auburn had a violent crime rate of 220 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Crime Data Explorer data reported by the Auburn Police Department.

Schools

Auburn is served by 1 school district with 8 public schools -- 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Maine income limits (2026)Maine public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Maine

Helpful guides

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