Central Massachusetts · Town guide
Living in Auburn, MA.
A compact suburb just south of Worcester at the junction of the Mass Pike, I-290, and I-395, with one of the lower medians in the region.
Auburn at a glance
- Median single-family
- $475,500
- ▼ 1.3% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $360,000
- ▲ 6.7% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 34
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 100.6%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $14.24
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 17,323
- 2024 Census estimate, +2.6% since 2020
- To Boston
- 41 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- No MBTA rail station in town
Auburn market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $475,500 | $360,000 |
| Change vs. last year | ▼ 1.3% | ▲ 6.7% |
| Sales closed | 94 | 9 |
| Median days on market | 34 | 49 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 100.6% | 99.5% |
| For sale at month end | 23 | 7 |
| Months of supply | 1.9 | 4.2 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Auburn Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Auburn compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $475,500 ▼ 1.3% | $360,000 | 34 | $14.24 |
| Worcester | $465,000 ▲ 3.3% | $308,500 | 40 | $13.28 |
| Grafton | $740,000 ▲ 7.4% | $480,000 | 34 | $13.69 |
| Shrewsbury | $699,000 ▼ 0.6% | $511,125 | 38 | $11.50 |
| Holden | $581,950 ▼ 5.4% | $360,000 | 35 | $13.48 |
| Westborough | $830,000 ▼ 0.3% | $539,995 | 51 | $15.93 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Auburn.
What is it like to live in Auburn?
Auburn sits just south of Worcester where the Mass Pike, I-290, and I-395 meet, making it one of the most convenient places to live for drivers in Central Massachusetts.
It's residential, with a strong retail corridor along Route 12 and Route 20.
What are Auburn's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Near Route 12 & 20 | Neighborhoods close to shopping | Convenience |
| Near the highways | Streets with quick access to I-290, I-395, and the Pike | Commuting by car |
| Outer neighborhoods | Quieter residential streets and ponds | Space |
What does housing look like in Auburn?
Auburn is mostly single-family, with capes, ranches, and colonials, plus some condos.
How is the commute from Auburn to Boston?
Auburn has no MBTA rail station. Worcester's Union Station is nearby, and the Mass Pike, I-290, and I-395 meet in town.
Where do people spend time in Auburn?
- Pakachoag Hill and local parks
- Leesville Pond
- Route 12 shopping
What should buyers and sellers know about Auburn?
- Auburn's FY2026 residential tax rate is among the higher ones I cover; use the calculator on this page.
- Highway noise matters near the interchanges.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Auburn Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Auburn have a train?
No. Worcester's Union Station is the closest commuter rail station.
Is Auburn affordable?
Its single-family median was among the lower ones in Central Massachusetts through August 2026.
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What is the median home price in Auburn, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Auburn was $475,500 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $482,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $360,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Auburn?
Single-family homes that sold in Auburn during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 34 days on market and sold for 100.6% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Auburn, MA?
Auburn's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $14.24 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $6,770 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there a train from Auburn to Boston?
There's no MBTA rail station in Auburn. It's about 41 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.
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Auburn homes for sale right now.
Active and coming-soon listings in Auburn, through my Ruuster home search. Save a search to hear about new ones as they come on.
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More Central Massachusetts towns
- Worcester
- Fitchburg
- Leominster
- Shrewsbury
- Westborough
- Marlborough
- Grafton
- Holden
- Gardner
- Clinton
- Uxbridge
- All towns
Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.