Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Auburn, WA
$645,000Median listing price
King/PierceArea
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About Auburn
Auburn (~87,256 residents, 2020 Census; a small portion crosses into Pierce County) is a large south King County suburb in the Seattle metro area, per its Wikipedia introduction. Realtor.com's median listing price was $645,000 (read September 2026). It blends historic downtown character neighborhoods and major retail and entertainment draws.
Home prices in Auburn
The median listing price in Auburn is $645,000.
Top places in Auburn
- Historic downtown Auburn and the Main Street corridor.
- White River Valley Museum.
- Les Gove Park and the Auburn Community & Events Center.
- Muckleshoot Casino Resort (major regional entertainment draw).
Commuting from Auburn
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 25–30 miles via SR-167 and I-5).
- Transit: Sounder S Line commuter rail from Auburn Station to downtown Seattle, plus King County Metro and Sound Transit express buses.
Auburn FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Auburn, WA?
The median listing price in Auburn is $645,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Auburn, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~30–45 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 25–30 miles via SR-167 and I-5).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.