Population 8,352 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Auburndale
Household size in Auburndale
| Period | Auburndale | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Auburndale has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.53 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Auburndale
| Period | Auburndale | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.2 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.6 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Auburndale is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.2, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has edged down from 37.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Auburndale
| Period | Auburndale | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Auburndale: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Auburndale
Renters in Auburndale
| Period | Auburndale | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.2% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Auburndale is about as common as it is nationally: 36.8% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among owners, 34.1% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the center. The renter share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Auburndale
| Period | Auburndale | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Auburndale is close to the national rate: 9.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Boston area overall (6.7%). Vacancy has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Auburndale
| Period | Auburndale | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Auburndale is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1945 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Auburndale
| Period | Auburndale | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,630 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,613 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,872 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,265 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$634 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
Rent in Auburndale runs $2,265 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $634 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Auburndale
Bachelor's degrees in Auburndale
| Period | Auburndale | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.8% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.5% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.5% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.6% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Auburndale is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (77.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, as it has nationally. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Auburndale
| Period | Auburndale | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.3% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Auburndale: 95.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Auburndale
| Period | Auburndale | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Auburndale has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Auburndale compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburndale | 2.56 | 37.2 | 5.9% | 36.8% | 9.7% | 1953 | $2,265 | 77.6% | 95.3% | 2.8% |
| Newton Lower Falls | 2.50 | 42.7 | 2.7% | 27.4% | 9.9% | 1952 | $2,646 | 78.9% | 94.9% | 1.5% |
| Waban | 2.84 | 48.3 | 6.2% | 12.0% | 4.0% | 1947 | $2,364 | 89.3% | 97.7% | 4.8% |
| Newtonville | 2.64 | 43.3 | 4.9% | 43.2% | 6.7% | 1943 | $2,603 | 80.4% | 98.3% | 3.5% |
| Newton | 2.55 | 40.8 | 7.8% | 38.3% | 6.7% | 1944 | $2,362 | 76.6% | 96.5% | 3.9% |
| Newton Upper Falls | 2.58 | 44.0 | 4.1% | 30.0% | 5.2% | 1947 | $2,278 | 76.6% | 96.2% | 4.3% |
| Waltham | 2.25 | 37.4 | 7.4% | 50.3% | 5.6% | 1964 | $2,231 | 58.5% | 92.6% | 3.9% |
| Newton Highlands | 2.55 | 43.9 | 3.9% | 29.2% | 5.3% | 1950 | $2,340 | 85.3% | 97.7% | 3.5% |
| Weston | 2.87 | 45.7 | 3.5% | 12.5% | 6.6% | 1967 | $2,023 | 84.4% | 98.4% | 2.2% |
| Newton Center | 2.70 | 46.1 | 3.1% | 16.0% | 5.1% | 1949 | $2,781 | 86.1% | 98.8% | 3.8% |
| Wellesley | 2.81 | 40.5 | 5.0% | 15.5% | 4.0% | 1956 | $3,000 | 89.0% | 87.8% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Auburndale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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