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What BestPlaces Users Say about Auburn
Auburn, Washington is a suburban city located about 30 miles south of Seattle. It has a population of around 81,000 and is known for its diverse community, affordable housing, and numerous parks and outdoor activities.
According to many user reviews on BestPlaces, Auburn seems to be a popular choice for those looking for a family-friendly and affordable place to live near Seattle. Many reviewers mention the city's convenient location and good public transportation options, as well as its strong sense of community. However, some also mention concerns about the high crime rate and overcrowding in certain areas. Overall, it seems that opinions on living in Auburn are mixed, with some loving it and others not so much.
1. "I've lived in Auburn for over 10 years and have found it to be a great place to raise a family. The schools are good, there are plenty of parks and green spaces, and the cost of living is much more manageable compared to Seattle." - Sarah W.
2. "I moved to Auburn for work and have been pleasantly surprised by how welcoming and diverse the community is. There's always something going on and you can easily find people from different backgrounds and cultures. The only downside is the traffic during rush hour." - Alex C.
3. "I've been living in Auburn for the past year and have been extremely disappointed. The crime rate is high and I don't feel safe walking alone at night. The city also feels very crowded and lacks a sense of charm. I'm looking to move out as soon as I can." - Jason R.
4. "Auburn is a great place for families and has a strong sense of community. The parks and outdoor activities are amazing and there are always events happening. Plus, it's just a short drive to Seattle for work or a day trip. I highly recommend living here." - Maria G.
based on 9 ReviewsGet to know Auburn with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Auburn
Everything you want is close by - 9/11/2018
We lived in a big house on the West Hill of Auburn and then moved to a small rambler amid the big houses on the East Hill of Auburn. So we've lived within the city of Auburn for a total of about 19 years. We think the population and traffic have increased the most over the last five years. There are more people and traffic moving in every day. It is being filled up with new construction. But Auburn still has open spaces. On the east hill there is a large area of land around GRCC college that will not be developed because it's owned by the Department of Natural Resources. The wooded trails there are nice for mountain biking or walking. The Green River runs through the middle of Auburn down in the valley and the White River cuts through the south end of the valley. There are nice parks to visit on the riversides.
Auburn's location provides easy access to HWY 18, HWY 167 and Interstate 5, Auburn is located about midway between Tacoma and Seattle downtown areas but Mt.
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Best place to live and raise a family! - 2/26/2016
Hello,
I have lived in Auburn WA for about 8 years or so, Auburn is a great place to live, full of awesome people and awesome everyday
life if you enjoy a 9-5 job and hardly anything changing.
Let's face it, Auburn is considered a midsize town these days, and most 9-5 jobs here are dull and you want to skip a day every ounce in a wile.
BUTTTTTTTTTTTTT Auburn is still a great place for the wealthy and single like me(wooloooot)tobreeeeze around and find young attractive women at the local
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Auburn - 9/20/2014
Auburn is a very ugly, and dirty city, rain and clouds 9 months of the year. Has become really ghetto and would not recommend anyone coming here. Houses are expensive now, most schools in the city are terrible. About the only cool thing about Auburn is the weather during the
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A Great Place to Eat in Auburn WA.- A New Restaran - 3/1/2010
Not only is the Golden China Buffet a great place to eat but the price is right in these days where we are all looking for a good place to eat with a price that we all can afford. The service is some of the best I have had in a long time espeically at a buffet. Usually the food is dried out and you have to wait for the trays to be filled, not at this resarant. I have been there twice now since it opened and both times I was very pleased.
The prices are exceptional at Lunch being $6.99 and Dinner being $9.99 for all you can eat.
the address is 502 15 st. NE Auburn WA 98002
This is a place I will take guests out to dinner without breaking my pocketbook and can leaved with a full belly and no
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Why I enjoyed Auburn - 10/28/2009
Out of the many cities I've lived in, I've enjoyed Auburn the most. I'm an outdoor person so living right next to a bike trail was like heaven for me. I would bike and roller blade with any spare time I had. If I wanted to go camping, a one or two hour drive would bring me to a spot suited for hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and swimming. Having the option to ski or go to the beach without having to travel a great distance is also a plus that I haven't had in many other cities. Although, my permanent residence is now in Wichita Falls Texas where I have more people to share my political and moral views, I will always love traveling back to this area in Washington to take in the beauty around
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auburn, wa - 5/31/2009
A rusty depressing kind of place with daily rain, little sun and a poor economy. I guess its OK if you're stuck there but not a destination to head to if you've got any say in the
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