City safety & data profile

North AuburnCA

North Auburn, CA is a 13K-resident city in Placer County with a median household income of $71,056.

Placer County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for North Auburn, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. North Auburn has a population larger than 18% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $530,400.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 82%
By size
$71,056
Median income
$530,400
Median home
11.1%
Poverty rate

The read on North Auburn

North Auburn posts a median household income higher than 38% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 62%
by median income, US cities

Where North Auburn income ranks nationally

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

$71,056 Bottom 38% higher than 38% 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. CA $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 North Auburn, CA beyond the headline numbers

North Auburn sits inside Placer County, California, at roughly 38.93°N, -121.08°W. Population 13,022, $71,056 median household income. Median home value $530,400, median rent $1,742. Poverty rate 11.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: North Auburn's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 37%, then short sleep duration at 30.9%.

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

Population
13,022
North Auburn
Median Income
$71,056
+5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$530,400
+133% vs avg
Median Age
45.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Placer County) - North Auburn'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
419K+18%
Median Income
$115,998+60%
Median Home Value
$688,100+101%
Poverty Rate
6.8%-22%
Unemployment
4.8%-52%

Economics

Economics indicators for North Auburn, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,742/mo
Poverty Rate
11.1% -22% vs avg
Unemployment 4.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.7%
Work From Home 17.8%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 67.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
37%
Short Sleep Duration
30.9%
Obesity
29.3%
Physical Inactivity
22.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.4%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.9%
Diabetes
11.4%
Current Smoking
11.4%
Current Asthma
10.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.7%
Annual Checkup 75.4%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
7.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
7.4%
Stroke
4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of North Auburn, CA? ▼
North Auburn, CA has a population of 13,022 people, located in Placer County, California.
What is the median household income in North Auburn? ▼
The median household income in North Auburn, CA is $71,056 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.1%.
What is the median home value in North Auburn? ▼
The median home value in North Auburn, CA is $530,400. Median rent is $1,742/month.
What are the top health concerns in North Auburn? ▼
The top health indicators in North Auburn include High Blood Pressure (37%), Short Sleep Duration (30.9%), Obesity (29.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in North Auburn? ▼
The median age in North Auburn, CA is 45.5 years. 24.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

North Auburn, CA is located in Placer County, California. With a population of 13K and a $71,056 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the North Auburn area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using North Auburn's profile

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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 (Placer 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.