Auburn, Massachusetts · ZIP 01501

Auburn — ZIP 01501

Auburn (01501) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Massachusetts. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $477K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share23%

Property crime share77%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency50%

Avg reading proficiency50%

Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index61/100

Typical home value$477K

Median rent$2,839/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$477K

Median Rent

$2,839/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,120

Violent Crime

1,623

Property Crime

4,497

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Worcester County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Auburn Senior High	09–12	834	57%	57%
Swanson Road Intermediate School	03–05	554	48%	46%
Auburn Middle	06–08	628	45%	47%
Pakachoag School	KG–02	249	Not reported	Not reported
Bryn Mawr	KG–02	241	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

16,780

Median Income

$117K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

44.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 01501 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 01501 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 01501 is approximately $477K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 01501 in Auburn has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.