Name: Auburn
Address: Auburn

About the neighborhood

Auburn offers a peaceful atmosphere with predominantly single detached homes built around 1979, featuring mostly two- and three-bedroom options. The area provides convenient access to approximately 20 grocery stores and various dining choices nearby. Educational opportunities are plentiful, with both public and private elementary and high schools available within reasonable distances. Proximity to major highways like I-80 ensures easy travel by car, complemented by several bus lines and access to the Capitol Corridor via Auburn-Conheim station for regional connections. Quiet streets contribute to the neighborhood’s tranquil charm, offering a comfortable and serene environment for residents.

Characteristics

Transportation

Cars are an excellent mode of transportation in Auburn. It is very convenient to come across a place to park, and nearby highways, such as I-80, are easy to drive to from any location in this area. On the other hand, the public transit service in this census county division is not very frequent. Nevertheless, there is the Auburn-Conheim on the Capitol Corridor. There are a few bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally around the corner. It is challenging to get around by bike in Auburn because this area is home to fairly poor bicycling infrastructure, and bicycling is rendered arduous by the typically sloping terrain. Auburn is also not especially well-suited for pedestrians since running daily errands is sometimes challenging without a vehicle.

Services

A portion of property owners in Auburn may be able to purchase their groceries without a car in one of approximately 20 stores, while others will need a vehicle. Residents can enjoy over 150 restaurants and coffee shops as well. With respect to education, house owners will find that no matter where their property is located in Auburn, primary schools are nearby. In contrast, there are only a very small number of high schools and consequently they can be a very long trip away. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and high schools.

Character

Auburn is a reasonably good census county division to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced ambience. Most areas in Auburn are quiet, as the streets are generally peaceful - however noise can be bothersome near I-80, the airport (Auburn Muni) or the railway line.

Car friendly9.6

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.0

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.2

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly2.8

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants4.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries4.6

Variety of groceries within a short drive