Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Auburn, MA
$469,000Median listing price
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About Auburn
Auburn is a first-ring Worcester suburb directly south of the city, built for convenience: the Mass Pike (I-90) and I-290 meet here, and the Southbridge Street (Route 12) commercial corridor — anchored by Auburn Mall — is the region's retail spine. Housing is classic suburbia: mid-century capes and ranches, colonials, and newer subdivisions near the highway.
Home prices in Auburn
The median listing price in Auburn is $469,000.
Top places in Auburn
- Auburn Mall — Simon indoor mall at 385 Southbridge St, 60+ stores including Macy's, off I-90 Exit 90 and I-290 Exit 13 (simon.com; read September 24, 2026).
- Pakachoag Trail — hiking trail through town woods.
- Pakachoag Center — community and cultural center at 203 Pakachoag St (pakachoagcenter.org).
- Merriam Library — town public library (shown in Commons photo with the town offices).
- Auburn High School campus (shown in Commons photo).
- Southbridge Street commercial corridor — the town's retail strip.
Commuting from Auburn
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~10–15 minutes via I-290/I-90 (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- WRTA bus service covers the Worcester area including Auburn (approximate; check WRTA schedules).
- Boston context: about 50 miles west of Boston; approximate drive ~60–75 minutes; MBTA Worcester Line commuter rail from Worcester Union Station (about 10 minutes away) to South Station, approximately ~90 minutes (approximate; varies by train).
Schools in Auburn
Public schools: Auburn Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Auburn FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Auburn, MA?
The median listing price in Auburn is $469,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Auburn, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~10–15 minutes via I-290/I-90 (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Auburn, MA?
Auburn is served by Auburn Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.