Auburn, California consists of a population of over 13,100 people. The town is officially a part of the Sacramento-Roseville Metropolitan area. In the mid 1800s, Auburn CA was part of the California Gold Rush. Over 300,000 people from other parts of the United States and France rushed to Auburn CA and surrounding areas to mine for gold. Because of the Gold Rush, Auburn CA also became home to many notables in American history. Residents of Auburn CA include Clarke Ashton Smith, a short story writer and Stacy Dragila, the first Women’s Pole Vaulting Olympic Gold Medal Winner. British author Anthony Horowitz featured the town in his book called Nightrise, and Tomas Arana was an actor in the movie Gladiator. Other residents include:

• Jeff Blauser – Baseball Player
• Jeff Hamilton – Speed Skater
• Jim Otto – Oakland Raider
• Kane Hodder – Star of Friday the 13th, VII
• Clarence Hinkle – California Impressionist Artist
• Ben Nighthorse Campbell – Native American in US Congress
• Cameron Prud’Homme – Employed as an Actor

Though small, the town has had its share of noteworthy events.

In addition to its historical events and some recent, Auburn CA is the site for many modern films in United States history. Auburn CA was the location of choice in the following films:

• The Ugly Truth
• Phenomenon
• Protocol
• Breakdown
• My Family
• Wisdom
• xXx
• The Phantom
• Breakdown
• The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle

Auburn CA is often referred to as the “Endurance Capital.” They have more sporting endurance events in the state park than any other place in the world. Some of the more popular events include:

• Western States Endurance Run
• Western States Trail Ride or Tevis Cup Equestrian Ride
• American River 50 Mile Endurance Run
• Way Too Cool 50 Kilometer Endurance Run
• American River 50 Mile Endurance Run
• Half-Iron Triathlon
• Coolest 24 Hour Mountain Bike Race
• Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run
• Sierra Nevada 50 Mile Endurance Run
• Ride and Tie

Auburn CA consists of primarily 93.41 percent white or Caucasian individuals. The remaining percentage consists of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or other races. The median income of Auburn CA is $48,999 for a household. The average household size is 2.91. For a family, the median income is $62,250. The per capita income was $26,258 for the city of Auburn CA. Since 1990, the median income has changed over 50 percent.

Auburn Real Estate

Auburn CA real estate consists of a variety of homes ranging from affordable ranch style homes to multi-million dollar mansions. The prices of the homes have been listed as low as $45,000 upwards to $3,000,000 or more. Depending on what the home owner desires he or she may find a variety of Auburn CA real estate to suit the buyer’s preferences. The median home value is $379,381. In the past 2 to 5 years, the home prices have increased by 30 percent.

Many of the units are vacant in Auburn CA. Those units comprise the majority of the rental community. The average rental price for Auburn CA real estate is $542 per month. This usually consists of a small 2 to 3 bedroom home. For those considering moving to the area, they can obtain a rental property fairly inexpensively while searching for a home or neighborhood to purchase in Auburn CA.

The crime rate is relatively low in the area; therefore, individuals can feel safe about purchasing a home in the area. The median age is 42. Auburn CA is surrounded by movie theatres, restaurants, bars, golf courses, and libraries. In fact, there are nearly 600 restaurants and bars and nearly 40 golf courses in the area. The temperature varies for the area. The highest temperature occurs in July, where the average is 91.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The lowest temperatures occur in January, where the average is 37.60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Since, Auburn CA has many activities surrounding the area, many individuals are attracted to Auburn CA real estate. Auburn CA real estate is affordable compared to other areas. For example, a buyer seeking to purchase a premium piece of Auburn CA real estate may find a bargain when compared with other Auburn CA areas. A six thousand square foot home located on 21 or more acres may cost around $1.8 million. This home may consist of 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, hardwood floors, kitchens, and other types of amenities. This property is fairly affordable considering the amount of land that is available. Slightly over half of Auburn CA real estate properties contain 3 or more bedrooms.

Approximately 60 percent of the residents own Auburn CA real estate. The majority of Auburn CA real estate is located in an urbanized area. However, a small percentage of Auburn CA real estate is located in rural areas. The vacancy rate averages around 2.5 percent in recent history. Though, the number is likely to increase due to real estate instability.