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Retirement community in Auburn, Indiana

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Auburn, Indiana Retirement Guide

established retirement community
71

Retirement Score

Auburn, Indiana at a Glance

Median Home Price
$147,300
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.
Avg January Low
20.3°F
Cost of Living Index
91.9 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
71 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Auburn, Indiana, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
91.9 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$58,635High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Auburn's cost of living is 8.099999999999994% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$147,300High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$788High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
72.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Auburn using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$319

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$358

Median home price used: $147,300

Median rent reference: $788 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
100 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated September 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
52.4 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Auburn scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Indiana has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
83.5°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
20.3°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
34.8"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
260 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 260 sunny days a year and an average January low of 20.3°F, Auburn offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
98.2 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
29 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0.4 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
13,316High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
35.6High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
16.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
6.6%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
96.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
0.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
0.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Auburn

Is Auburn, Indiana a good place to retire?

Auburn, Indiana is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Auburn, Indiana for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 92, roughly 8% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $147,300.

Does Indiana tax Social Security or retirement income?

For Indiana residents: State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.

What is the climate like in Auburn, Indiana?

Auburn, Indiana has January average low around 20°F, July average high around 84°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Auburn, Indiana?

Auburn scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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