Auburn, Washington is located in King County with some spill-over into Pierce County.
Auburn is centrally located between Seattle and Tacoma in the heart of the Green River Valley with easy access to the best of both cities. Auburn is a quick 30 minute drive to all Seattle has to offer and more, and a 20 minute drive to Tacoma. Amenities like Pike Place Market, Benaroya Hall, Seattle Art Museum and Tacoma Chihully Museum of Glass are all within easy reach.
For over 100 years the city of Auburn has been providing visitors and residents with the opportunity to discover why this town is like no other. Auburn is the land of two rivers, home to two nations and spread across two counties. Located between Seattle and Tacoma in the shadow of Mt. Rainier, Auburn is the perfect place to work, play and spend a lifetime. It is a warm, embracing community where people still stop to say hello. Auburn is a community rich in history where you'll find new businesses mingling with old and a historic downtown getting acquainted with a new, modern facade.
Auburn, with its close proximity and all the advantages of Seattle and Tacoma, still has sustainable business prices. And although there is an influx of people into the Auburn community, housing prices are still affordable.
Auburn is about one hour from Mt. Rainier, Crystal Mountain and Snoqualmie Ski Area. It is also home to several biking and walking trails, including the White and Green River trails and the Interurban Trail. Auburn has approximately 30 parks of all sizes for the whole family to enjoy. There are three golf courses in Auburn: the Auburn Golf Course, Washington National Golf Club, and Jade Green Golf Course & Driving Range.
Come establish a sense of community in one of the oldest cities in the state of Washington. With unique architecture, combined with historic preservation and renovations, Auburn has retained the look and feel of a real downtown. Auburn's unique historic downtown still provides a gathering place for numerous events.
Housing Cost
More than two thirds of Auburn’s industrial land has been developed, providing a solid industrial and business base. The remaining raw land is very affordable. In fact, no other easily accessible area in King County has land so reasonably priced. The Auburn area draws from a skilled and mobile labor force of well over two million people who live within 30 easily traveled miles.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $223,600
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 48,886. Auburn covers21.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 85 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 98001, 98002, 98071, 98092 - Area code: 253
Climate
Auburn, WA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 77.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 34.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Auburn is 39.59 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 6.06 Inches.
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