Auburn, Washington
A family-friendly community in the White River Valley with great schools, shopping, and easy commuter access.
$612,000
Typical Home Value
-0.6%
Year-over-Year
89,000+
Population
Zillow Home Value Index, June 2026. Population: US Census.
Why Live in Auburn
Discover what makes Auburn a great place to call home
Sounder Train
Direct commuter rail to Seattle and Tacoma
White River Valley
Beautiful scenery and outdoor activities
The Outlet Collection
Premier outlet shopping destination
Family Friendly
Auburn School District and Green River College
Schools in Auburn
Auburn School District and higher education options
Local Amenities
Shopping, entertainment, and recreation in Auburn
The Outlet Collection
Premium shopping
Muckleshoot Casino
Entertainment complex
White River Valley Museum
Local history
Auburn Golf Course
18-hole course
Game Farm Park
Family activities
White River Valley Trail
Scenic hiking
What to know about Auburn
Getting around
Sounder commuter rail from Auburn Station reaches Seattle in about 35 minutes. SR 167 and SR 18 connect to I-5 and I-405.
Housing stock
Three distinct pockets: older valley homes near downtown, 1990s and 2000s subdivisions on Lea Hill, and newer construction toward the plateau. Lot sizes shrink as you move uphill.
Who Auburn suits
Works well for commuters who want rail access without Seattle pricing. Less suited to buyers who want a walkable neighborhood outside the downtown core.
Around Auburn
- Auburn Station
- Emerald Downs
- White River Amphitheatre
- Les Gove Park
- The Outlet Collection
The Auburn market right now
Auburn has a typical home value of $612,000. That runs about 27% below the $834,000 median across the King County cities we serve.
Values are essentially flat, off 0.6% year over year. A market this steady rewards accurate pricing on the first attempt, because there is no upward drift to rescue a listing that starts too high.
Our read on Auburn
Auburn gives commuters a rail station and a full range of housing, from older valley homes to newer construction on Lea Hill. It is one of the few South King County cities where you can still find a detached house with a yard near transit. The valley floor and the hills price differently, so it pays to be specific about which part of Auburn you mean.
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