Neighborhood Guide · Auburn, WA
Auburn: a South King County hub with downtown energy.
A large, diverse city in the Green River Valley with major employers, commuter rail, parks, and a downtown that keeps adding reasons to stay.
What Auburn is like
Employers, trains, parks, and a real downtown.
Auburn sits in the Green River Valley between Seattle and Tacoma, one of South King County's larger cities and a genuine regional hub. Boeing's Auburn plant, opened in 1966 and billed as among the largest airplane-parts plants in the world, anchors the industrial base.
There is more going on than the industrial reputation suggests: Emerald Downs thoroughbred racing, the White River Amphitheatre, a thriving arts scene with the Auburn Symphony and an annual Art Walk, and nearly 1,000 acres of parks with more than 20 miles of trails.
Auburn is served by the Auburn School District, one of the larger districts in the region. It is also home to the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and the Sounder commuter rail connects downtown Auburn to Seattle and Tacoma, which makes it a practical choice for commuters who want city services at a more attainable price point.
The facts
Auburn, at a glance.
Schools
Auburn School District, serving about 18,000 students across roughly 25 schools
Economy
Boeing's Auburn plant, opened in 1966 and billed as among the largest airplane-parts plants in the world
Attractions
Emerald Downs thoroughbred racing, the White River Amphitheatre, and a thriving arts scene
Parks
Nearly 1,000 acres of parkland and more than 20 miles of trails
Transit
Sounder commuter rail connects downtown Auburn to Seattle and Tacoma
Community
Home of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, in the Green River Valley between Seattle and Tacoma
School and city facts from the Auburn School District and public sources. Verify current details with the team for your specific street.
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