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Auburn, Kansas

city · Shawnee County

At a glance

1,144
Population
$151,200
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$288,675
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$871/mo
Median rent
35% below U.S. median
$57,875
Median household income
26% below U.S. median
23.9 min
Average commute
82.9%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost14% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college10 mi
High school graduates94.7%
College graduates20.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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