How long do people stay in their homes in Auburn, WA?
26.0% (±2.1 points) of households in Auburn, WA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
10.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 26.0% (±2.1 points)
- Since before 2000
- 10.2%
When households in Auburn moved in
| Moved in | Auburn | King County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 5.3% (±1.1 points) | 6.5% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 20.7% (±1.8 points) | 25.4% | 22.4% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 48.6% (±2.2 points) | 40.2% | 41.8% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 15.2% (±1.5 points) | 14.1% | 15.4% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 6.0% (±1.1 points) | 7.4% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 4.2% (±0.9 points) | 6.4% | 6.8% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Auburn, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is lower than in King County (31.9%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (27.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Auburn
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | — | 26.0% (±2.1 points) | — |
| Algona | 2.4 mi | 19.8% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pacific | 3.5 mi | 22.8% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Holm | 3.8 mi | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Lakeland South | 4.0 mi | 23.2% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeland North | 4.1 mi | 20.0% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | 5.4 mi | 19.6% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Lake Tapps | 5.4 mi | 23.6% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sumner | 5.4 mi | 25.2% (±5.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Holm, WA (2.6%), Lakeland North, WA (20.0%), Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA (19.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across King County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Kent | 28.1% (±1.8 points) |
| 16 | Duvall | 27.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 17 | Federal Way | 26.9% (±2.3 points) |
| 18 | SeaTac | 26.7% (±3.9 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Carnation | 26.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Maple Valley | 26.2% (±3.3 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Auburn | 26.0% (±2.1 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Covington | 26.0% (±4.2 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Enumclaw | 25.9% (±5.5 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Fall City | 25.9% (±12.0 points) |
| 25 | Snoqualmie | 25.2% (±4.8 points) |
| 26 | Des Moines | 24.7% (±3.5 points) |
| 27 | Shoreline | 24.4% (±2.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in King County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Auburn
How often do people move in Auburn?
26.0% of households in Auburn, WA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Auburn have?
10.2% of households in Auburn have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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