King & Pierce Counties | Population: ~85,100 | Seattle-Tacoma Metro
Situated in the Green and White River valleys between Seattle and Tacoma, Auburn offers relatively affordable South King County housing, a large outlet mall, and a mix of agricultural and industrial employment.
Lea Hill and Lakeland Hills offer newer subdivisions with valley and mountain views, while the historic downtown core near the Auburn Sounder station has older, smaller homes.
Lea Hill — Newer subdivisions with valley and mountain views.
Lakeland Hills — Master-planned community with its own town center.
Downtown Auburn — Historic core near the Sounder commuter rail station.
West Hill — Established, more affordable neighborhoods.
Academy — A residential area near Green River College.
Elizabeth Park Area — Homes near one of Auburn’s larger parks.
North Auburn — Older, established neighborhoods near the White River.
Muckleshoot-Adjacent — Homes near the Muckleshoot Reservation and casino.
Auburn Riverside — Newer growth near the Auburn Riverside High School area.
South Auburn — A mix of industrial and residential areas near the Pierce County line.
- The Outlet Collection Seattle (formerly SuperMall) draws regional shopping traffic
- Boeing and other manufacturing/logistics employers
- Sounder commuter rail service to Seattle and Tacoma
- Muckleshoot Casino and White River recreation nearby
Auburn offers some of the more affordable options between Seattle and Tacoma, with Lea Hill and Lakeland Hills commanding a premium over the flatter valley floor.
Grades modeled on Niche.com’s Public Schools and Commute categories; Public Transit reflects the Commute grade, the closest available proxy.
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