Auburn, California is a charming historic community situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains northeast of Sacramento and southwest of Lake Tahoe. Auburn has the advantage of being above the valley fog and below the Sierra snow line which makes the year round temperature mild and pleasant. Auburn is in the heart of "Gold Country" and began as a mining town. Today it is the county seat of Placer County and has 12,700 residents within the city limits and an estimated 44,000 population in the greater Auburn area.

Known as the "ENDURANCE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD," Auburn's mild seasonal temperatures and the close proximity of natural, forested open-space, provides rich opportunity for outdoor recreation. The confluence of the North Fork and Middle Fork American River is literally at the city's back door. The wilderness of the Auburn State Recreation Area and especially the American River Canyon offers an abundance of outdoor experiences--horseback riding trails, challenging running trails, scenic trail hiking, white water rafting, kayaking, boating, fishing, mountain biking, and camping. Auburn is home to the grueling Western States Endurance Run/UltraMarathon and the equally tough Western States Endurance Ride/Tevis Cup each year.

The comparatively low cost of housing in Placer County attracts many new residents to the region. Many Californians migrate to Placer County from the more expensive areas of the state, such as the San Francisco Bay Area. It is possible to find homes with significant acreage within an easy commute to major employment centers. Average sale prices of existing homes range from $400,000 to $1,000,000 during 2005. The residential areas within 8 miles of Auburn are offering homes priced from $325,000 and up.

The city encourages industrial growth through its Airport Industrial Park and light industry in other parts of the city. There are a total of six industrial parks in Auburn and uses include industrial, heavy commercial, construction firms, light manufacturing, assembly warehouse, retail office space, mixed governmental, and non-profit agencies. The median income for a household in the city is $48,999 per year.

Auburn also is important retail trade center. Residents can enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping and dining experiences in the commercial business districts of Downtown, Old Town, Auburn Town Center, and Highway 49. The combined business districts have 49 great restaurants to satisfy diverse appetites, specialty clothing and gift stores, antique stores, art galleries, bookstores, museums, and area wineries and wine tasting.

One of the most important resources of Placer County is its strong educational system. Through a network of public and private schools, the region benefits from a well-educated community and labor force. Currently there are 5pre-schools, 14 elementary schools, 1 intermediate school, 3 special education schools, 1 continuation school, Seventh Day Adventists and St. Joseph's parochial schools, and 8 other private schools. Sierra Community College is located in Rocklin 12 miles from Auburn with bus service provided.

Auburn offers peace and tranquility, along with picturesque open space, to enjoy your leisure time to the fullest. Living in Auburn will bring you closer to nature, surround you with history and give you the opportunity to explore the lifestyle of country living with big city convenience.


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