What BestPlaces Users Say about Auburn
Auburn, Alabama is a college town located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is home to Auburn University and has a population of approximately 66,000 residents. The city boasts a suburban feel with plenty of parks, restaurants, and coffee shops. It is also known for its strong community spirit and college football culture. Now, let's take a look at what some users have to say about living in Auburn.
1. "I've been living in Auburn for 10 years and absolutely love it. The people here are friendly and welcoming, and there's always something going on. The cost of living is also very reasonable compared to other cities in the state." - Sarah K.
2. "I moved to Auburn for college and ended up staying long after graduation. The city has a charming small-town feel, but also offers the amenities and entertainment options of a bigger city. The local food scene is amazing, and I always feel safe walking around, even at night." - Mark R.
3. "I've lived in Auburn my whole life and have seen the city grow and develop. It's a great place to raise a family with excellent schools and a strong sense of community. I do wish there were more job opportunities, but overall, it's a wonderful place to call home." - Jennifer M.
4. "As a retiree, I found Auburn to be the perfect place to settle down. The weather is mild, and there's always something to do, whether it's attending a game at Jordan-Hare Stadium or strolling through the charming downtown area. The only downside is the traffic can get pretty bad during football season." - David S.
based on 16 ReviewsGet to know Auburn with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Auburn
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a town built around the university - 2/25/2007
everything in auburn revolves around the university. when school is in session, the population is 50k. otherwise, it's 25k. there are plenty of asshole cops here, and they love to give out tickets, especially DUIs. not a crazy college town, so you can raise a family here and be safe. just beware that if you're above 25 you're gonna feel old and out of
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Tolerable enough, but boring - 7/21/2006
It's Mayberry after a growth spurt, only the scenery isn't as nice. If you're looking for Average America, this is it. No one expects anything unusual to show up (although Target coming to the area generated an unusual amount of excitement), the university students aren't overly intellectual or daring, religions and spiritual beliefs are mainstream, politics are conservative, high school students say ma'am and sir, crime is largely apartment break-ins during student holidays and breaks, restaurants are respectable family-oriented chains, and you can sit on your back porch and watch the kudzu grow if the mosquitoes aren't too bad. My theory is that there is a huge level of frustration with the blahness, because the wine shop at the local Krogers is absolutely thriving. It sure ain't just us rare heathens keeping it going. But if you're looking for a safe place to raise kids -- which is why I'm here -- this is a good place. There's not much bad influence to be had around these parts,
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Auburn's ISO fire rating - 7/16/2006
Auburn is growing in population and area very quickly. If you are looking to purchase housing in auburn be sure to find out if the fire insurance rating is a 2 or a 9 (2 is much better). The difference in insurance savings is huge and realtors don't usually volunteer the information, so you have to
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Typical small southern college town - 5/9/2006
I'll start by saying that the school system is supposedly "top-notch," but some people I've met who grew up and went to school here (recently) say differently. They say there is a lot of fighting and drug use going on in the high school, though I would suspect it's just as much as what is going on in every other public school in America. Crime in the city itself is pretty much non-existent, though. The whole town revolves around Auburn University - nothing, and I mean nothing, happens that doesn't involve the school in some way. If you're over the age of 22, you might as well be a senior citizen because that's how you'll feel. Everyone is so young and they can certainly act their age. I could see this as being a great city for raising a family, if you're not big on diversity. Just your average southern college town. There is not really an acknowledgment of the world outside of Auburn. Actually, now that I think about it, it's like all the country/hicksville people from all the other
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