Auburn Hills, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Auburn Hills, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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A
Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Auburn Hills | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,784 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1485.6 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.66% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,509 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Auburn Hills grew by 21.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,784 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Auburn Hills is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 27.2% of residents. That is 6.0 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,738 27.2% +6.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,506 26.3% +5.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,483 18.1% -2.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,311 13.4% -5.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.8% of the people living in Auburn Hills and men 49.2%.
- Women 50.8% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 49.2% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Auburn Hills has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Auburn Hills | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,887 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.53% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Auburn Hills is about 14% higher than in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Auburn Hills | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $187,481 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,476 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.3% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Auburn Hills is about 10.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,476 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Auburn Hills spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Auburn Hills | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.9 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.7 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,872 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 27,886 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,476 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Auburn Hills is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Auburn Hills has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Auburn Hills | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.2% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Auburn Hills has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Auburn Hills | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.8% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.9% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Auburn Hills, MI Compared With Nearby Cities
How Auburn Hills, MI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills, MI | 24,784 | $82,887 #2/3 | $187,481 #3/3 | 18.9 min #2/3 |
| Pontiac, MI | 62,501 | $44,484 | $215,970 | 18.3 min |
| Rochester Hills, MI | 77,315 | $120,798 | $228,576 | 21.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Auburn Hills, Michigan.
What is the population of Auburn Hills, Michigan?
About 24,784 people live in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in 11,509 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 37.3, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Auburn Hills, Michigan mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Auburn Hills, Michigan has 1,486 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 17 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Auburn Hills, Michigan an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.3 times the median household income ($187,481 against $82,887), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,476 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How educated are people in Auburn Hills, Michigan?
45.2% of adults in Auburn Hills, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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