Auburn, CA Reviews


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Auburn, California has been described as a charming and scenic city located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It has a population of approximately 14,000 people and is known for its historic downtown area and outdoor recreational opportunities. To gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in Auburn, let's take a look at some user reviews from the website BestPlaces.net.

According to John H., "Auburn is a great community with a small town feel and a strong sense of community. There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, from hiking and biking to skiing and camping." He also notes that "the schools are top-notch and the crime rate is low." Similarly, Susan M. shares that "the people in Auburn are friendly and welcoming, and there are always local events and festivals happening in the downtown area." She also mentions that "the cost of living here is reasonable compared to other places in California."

On the other hand, Jim T. has a different perspective, stating that "while Auburn is a beautiful place, it can be quite expensive to live here. Housing prices are high and there aren't a lot of job opportunities." He also mentions that "traffic can get pretty bad during peak hours." However, Karen S. has a more positive outlook, saying "Auburn is the perfect mix of small-town charm and city amenities. There's a great selection of restaurants and shops, and the community is very close-knit."

In summary, user reviews about living in Auburn, California are generally positive, with many highlighting the small-town community feel, outdoor activities, and low crime rate. However, some do mention the high cost of living and potential traffic issues. Overall, it seems like a desirable place to call home for those who enjoy a slower pace of life and close-knit community.

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A great place to live - 1/30/2019
Overall Auburn has a good quality of life and this town still has that small town charm. Auburn is a good place to raise a family and the schools are decent. Auburn close proximity to bigger areas like Roseville and Sacramento for employment and a variety of shopping makes it ideal. The only drawback I noticed in the last several years is housing is becoming more and more expensive and buying a home may be out of reach for many young Read More

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neh - 3/16/2018
There isnt anything for kids/ teens to do around here except go to a park thats typically filled with a bunch of druggys so i give this town a terrible rating.. sorry not sorry. We need stuff to do and places to go where we know we wont get caught up with bad people and know we can be safe.. Read More

Cost Of Living in Auburn - 11/16/2011
Auburn is Beautiful city to live Read More

Tax Liens and Deeds - 9/16/2011
I would appreciate receiving information about real estate and tax auctions, thank Read More

Families and kids - 12/28/2010
Auburn is a very friendly town with courteous and helpful cops, smiling neighbors. I have found the service people and those you call for repairs to the home to be uniformly well qualified. Fixit people, and auto mechanics are especially honest and eager to assist their customers.
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Family friendly - 6/30/2008
Auburn is a very family friendly place. Loads of activities for both adults and families. Lots of mom's groups a big one is Mountain Moms and Little Folks.

Nice walkable downtown. Old Town is especially nice. Check out Awful Annie's or Auburn Brew House. The movie Phenomenon with John Travolta was filmed in Old Town Auburn.

Auburn is called the endurance capital. Folks here are very active.Read More

Great Place to Live - 6/8/2008
At 1,000 to 1,300 feet above sea level Auburn, CA has great weather and is an intersting place to live in the California Gold Country. The area has weekly festivals, music, and farmers markets. The people are polite and life is slower paced than it would be in a bigger city. This is an upscale area of mostly custom homes. It is safe. You do not need to leave Auburn to shop. All in all just a great place for day-to-day Read More

Just Moved - 2/20/2008
After spending one year in So.Cal, we escaped back to Nor Cal. Chose Auburn for its proximity to a decent sized city (45 minutes to Sacramento), good schools, location in the Sierra Foothills just under the snowline. So far we have been happy with our choice. The county is slightly to conservative for my Read More

Great place to live - 4/22/2007
Slow pace, rural but not, close enough to Sacramento without any of the problems, close to skiing, boating, hiking, camping. Tahoe, Reno, and San Francisco are close enough for days Read More

Not What it Used to Be: Prices are out of line wit - 1/8/2007
Auburn is not the peaceful secure hamlet it once was; there is no sense of the very high real estate prices here compared to Loomis or Read More

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