The City of Auburn is home to Auburn University. Auburn is a thriving community of approximately 54,000 residents. Auburn is located along Interstate 85 in east central Alabama.
The unique character of the City of Auburn is the result of a combination of influences from the special atmospheres and energies provided by the diversity of communities in Auburn.
A key contributor to this winning formula is Auburn University, which brings to Auburn all of the educational and cultural opportunities associated with a world class university, as well as a youthful presence and major sporting events of interest to national audiences.
Another key element is Auburn's ability, through a long-term strategy of managed growth, to maintain the small town charm and identity of "the loveliest village on the plains" while undergoing the growth that is inevitable in a city with Auburn's reputation, outstanding public schools and varied community offerings.
Auburn has been an attractive destination for industry, bringing a diversity of employment opportunities to Auburn citizens.
Please visit the links below, and on the Visitors and Residents buttons for more information about Auburn. Please also keep an eye on this web page as City staff develops more online content about the Auburn community.