Auburn is a city in Lee County, Alabama. It is the largest city in eastern Alabama.
The unique character of the City of Auburn is the result of a combination of influences from the special atmospheres and energies provided by the diversity of communities in Auburn.
A key contributor to this winning formula is Auburn University, which brings to Auburn all of the educational and cultural opportunities associated with a world class university, as well as a youthful presence and major sporting events of interest to national audiences.
At the center of everything is Auburn University, Alabama's largest university, with a student population of about 22, 000 and employs approximately 8,000 faculty and staff. Auburn has been cited as having the top schools in the state of Alabama. Auburn boasts beautiful homes in older neighborhoods as well as new.
Another key element is Auburn's ability, through a long-term strategy of managed growth, to maintain the small town charm and identity of "the loveliest village on the plains" while undergoing the growth that is inevitable in a city with Auburn's reputation, outstanding public schools and varied community offerings.
If you like golf, you would enjoy living on one of Auburn's premier golf courses. Shopping opportunities are available in downtown or at the Colonial Mall and surroundings areas. Auburn has a wonderful public library, fine restaurants, city pool, Industrial/Technology Park, community centers, parks and recreation department and close proximity to regional medical center. Opelika, which is Auburn's sister city offers clean living, sound industry and theater. Our picturesque community invites you to come and enjoy the traditions and graciousness of small town living.
Auburn has been an attractive destination for industry, bringing a diversity of employment opportunities to Auburn citizens.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $183,995
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $204,907; Detached houses: $265,352; Townhouses or other attached units: $101,416; In 2-unit structures: $190,697; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $127,493; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $118,317; Mobile homes: $19,119
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 56,088. Auburn covers 39.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 702 feet above sea level. - Area code: 334 - Zip codes: 36830, 36831, 36832
Weather
Auburn, AL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 34.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Auburn is 52.63 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 6.49 Inches.
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atmospheres and energies provided by the diversity of communities in Auburn.