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Auburn, New York

City · Population 25,963 · #35 in New York
Auburn, New York

Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States. Located at the north end of Owasco Lake, one of the Finger Lakes in Central New York, the city had a population of 26,866 at the 2020 census.

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About Auburn

Auburn is a thriving city in northwestern New York with an estimated population of 25,963.

Officially, Auburn is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.34 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,113 residents per square mile.

📰 Auburn News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Auburn Unique

  • One of 18 places in the US named Auburn — but the New York one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northwestern New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 25,963.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Auburn

  • Applebee's — american
  • Balloons — italian
  • Costa Grande — mexican
  • Giuseppe's Pizzeria — pizza
  • Lasca's — italian
  • Mark's Pizzeria — pizza
  • North Street Brewery and Taproom
  • Auburn Diner
  • Kosta's
  • New York Pizzeria — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Cayuga Museum of History and Art · Museum
  • Seward House Museum · Museum
  • Harriet Tubman Gravesite · Attraction
  • Harriet Tubman Residence · Museum
  • Harriet Tubman Visitor Center & Tubman Home for the Aged · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Auburn

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Auburn

  • AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL
  • AUBURN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • CASEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • CAYUGA-ONONDAGA BOCES
  • GENESEE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • HARRIET TUBMAN RESIDENTIAL CENTER
  • HERMAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • OWASCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • WILLIAM H SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Auburn Community Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)25,963
Rank in state#35 of 595
Land area8.34 sq mi
Density3,113/sq mi
Coordinates42.9338, -76.5672

🗺️ Map of Auburn