Auburn


Auburn is centrally located in the growing and thriving Green River Valley between Seattle and Tacoma. Auburn’s location, abundant land and many amenities provide a unique opportunity for business and industry. The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891 and has a total land area of 22.73 square miles. With nearly 50,000 people living here, there is always plenty going on. The city boasts a noted wetland that is home to herons.

Schools

Auburn School District has a reputation across the State of Washington for having excellent educational programs; a well-trained, dedicated staff; and community-involved planning processes. The district encompasses a 62-mile area bridging two counties, King and Pierce. Auburn School District serves approximately 70,500 residents in Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Lake Tapps, and unincorporated areas of King County.

Recreation and Attractions

Auburn’s location provides access to a wide variety of outdoor activities such as golf, hiking, skiing, boating and water sports. Scenic Mount Rainier National Park is a 60-minute drive from Auburn. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort and The Summit at Snoqualmie are less than one hour away. Residents enjoy a full range of recreational programs for all ages through the YMCA and Auburn Parks Department. The Auburn area is graced with 28 parks, four golf courses, 2 large swimming pools, and a system of trails for jogging, horseback riding, bicycling and roller blading. Auburn is also home to the Muckleshoot Casino, Emerald Downs Horse Racing, Washington National Golf Club, White River Amphitheater, Regal 17 Theater, and the 1.2 million square foot Super Mall for all your shopping needs.

Real Estate

Real estate has continued to flourish in this community as Lakeland Hills, a large master planned development moved into Auburn, along with many other communities to make the area a very desirable location to live. Click here to search for homes in Auburn.

Community Links

City of Auburn

Auburn Commuter Information