Auburn, Washington · ZIP 98002

Auburn — ZIP 98002

Auburn (98002) scores 51/100 — Fair for Auburn. 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 $494K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100

Avg math proficiency30%

Avg reading proficiency41%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$494K

Median rent$1,808/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

$494K

Median Rent

$1,808/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

70,251

Violent Crime

8,019

Property Crime

62,232

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for King County, Washington (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
Terminal Park Elementary School	PK–05	610	48%	49%
Gildo Rey Elementary School	PK–05	416	47%	42%
Washington Elementary School	PK–05	501	34%	36%
Pioneer Elementary School	PK–05	621	31%	28%
Mt Baker Middle School	06–08	917	30%	46%
Cascade Middle School	06–08	966	24%	42%
Auburn Senior High School	09–12	1,918	21%	54%
Dick Scobee Elementary School	PK–05	675	18%	33%
Olympic Middle School	06–08	956	14%	35%

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.

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Demographics

Population

37,284

Median Income

$79K

Homeownership

49%

Median Age

35.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98002 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 98002 has a school score of 58/100. 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 98002 is approximately $494K. 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 98002 in Auburn has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. 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.