City safety & data profile

AuburndaleFL

Auburndale, FL is a 15K-resident city in Polk County with a median household income of $77,911.

Polk County, Florida. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Auburndale, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Auburndale has a population larger than 27% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $296,200.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 73%
By size
$77,911
Median income
$296,200
Median home
9.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Auburndale

Auburndale posts a median household income higher than 47% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 53%
by median income, US cities

Where Auburndale income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$77,911 Bottom 47% higher than 47% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. FL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Auburndale, FL beyond the headline numbers

Auburndale sits inside Polk County, Florida, at roughly 28.07°N, -81.79°W. Population 15,035, $77,911 median household income. Median home value $296,200, median rent $1,208. Poverty rate 9.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Auburndale's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 42.5%, then obesity at 40.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Auburndale from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,035
Auburndale
Median Income
$77,911
+15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$296,200
+30% vs avg
Median Age
41.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Polk County) - Auburndale's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
791K+30%
Median Income
$65,978+53%
Median Home Value
$266,500+139%
Poverty Rate
14.5%-20%
Unemployment
4.8%-62%

Economics

Economics indicators for Auburndale, FL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
Poverty Rate
9.6% -32% vs avg
Unemployment 3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.7%
Work From Home 13.5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 70.3%
African American 9%
Asian 2.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
42.5%
Obesity
40.5%
High Blood Pressure
36.6%
Physical Inactivity
29%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
17%
Current Smoking
16.9%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Diabetes
13.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.9%
Annual Checkup 77.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Stroke
4.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Auburndale, FL? ▼
Auburndale, FL has a population of 15,035 people, located in Polk County, Florida.
What is the median household income in Auburndale? ▼
The median household income in Auburndale, FL is $77,911 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9.6%.
What is the median home value in Auburndale? ▼
The median home value in Auburndale, FL is $296,200. Median rent is $1,208/month.
What are the top health concerns in Auburndale? ▼
The top health indicators in Auburndale include Short Sleep Duration (42.5%), Obesity (40.5%), High Blood Pressure (36.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Auburndale? ▼
The median age in Auburndale, FL is 41.2 years. 19.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Auburndale, FL is located in Polk County, Florida. With a population of 15K and a $77,911 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Auburndale area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Auburndale's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Polk County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.