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Auburn, Washington
Auburn is a city of 85,676 people in King County, Washington, founded in June 13, 1891.
Why visit Auburn
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 106 parks and trails, 225 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Santafair, Wild Waves Theme Park, Auburn Masonic Temple and Auburn Public Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 78°F; December lows average 35°F.
Weather in Auburn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Auburn
Auburn (Lushootseed: sladə) is a city in King County, Washington, United States (with a small portion crossing into neighboring Pierce County). The population was 87,256 at the 2020 Census, and was estimated at 85,513 in 2024. Auburn is a suburb in the Seattle metropolitan area, and is currently ranked as the 15th most populous city in the state of Washington.
From the Wikipedia article Auburn, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Santafair
Monument and historic site · 5.0 mi
Former amusement park in Federal Way, Washington
Wild Waves Theme Park
Monument and historic site · 5.3 mi
Amusement park and water park in Federal Way, Washington, United States
Regal Auburn Stadium 17
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
1101 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn
Carpinito Brothers U-Pick Pumpkin Patch (Seasonal)
Farm and orchard · 3.9 mi
Mo-Su 09:00-19:00
Auburn Riverside Theatre ART
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
501 Oravetz Road Southeast, Auburn
Museums and landmarks29
Auburn Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic building in Auburn, Washington, United States
Auburn Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Former Carnegie library in Auburn, Washington
Dieringer School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic school in Sumner, Washington, United States
Erick Gustave Sanders Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Private residence located in the Green River Valley outside of Kent, Washington
Neely Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Building in Washington, United States
Old Auburn Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic post office building in Washington state, USA
Oscar Blomeen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Patton Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic bridge near Auburn, Washington, United States
White River Valley Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
History museum in Auburn, Washington
918 H Street Southeast, Auburn
We-Su 12:00-16:00
Covington Electrical Substation, Bonneville Power Administration
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds106
Celebration Park, Federal Way
Park · 5.1 mi
Park in Federal Way, Washington
Cottonwood Grove Park
Park · 6.4 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America
Mill Creek Canyon Earthworks
Park · 5.5 mi
Public park, storm water detention dam and Modernist "masterpiece" of environmental art located in Kent, Washington, United States
94 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes225
Oddfellas Pub & Eatery
Restaurant · Irish · 1.0 mi
103 West Main Street, Auburn
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-00:00; Su 07:00-21:00
The Rock Wood Fired Pizza - Lake Tapps
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.1 mi
1408 Lake Tapps Parkway E, Auburn
Mo-Su 11:30-00:00
Sidetrack Distillery
Bar and pub · 4.0 mi
27010 78th Avenue South, Kent
Sa 11:00-17:00; "by appointment"
Black Angus
Restaurant · Steak House · 4.4 mi
2400 South 320th Street, Federal Way
Mo-Fr 15:00-21:00; Sa,Su 12:00-21:00
El Ranchito Con Sabor A Mexico
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.4 mi
26220 116th Avenue Southeast, Kent
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
213 more on the map.
History
Before the first European arrived in the Green River Valley in the 1850s, the area was home to the Muckleshoot people, who were temporarily driven out by Indian wars later that decade. Several settler families arrived in the 1860s, including Levi Ballard, who set up a homestead between the Green River and White River. Ballard filed for a plat to establish a town in February 1886, naming it Slaughter for an officer slain during the Indian wars in 1855.
Slaughter was incorporated on June 13, 1891, but its name was changed two years later to Auburn on February 21, 1893, by an action of the state legislature. Newer residents had disliked the name and its connection to the word "slaughter", especially after the town's hotel was named the Slaughter House. The name Auburn was chosen in honor of Auburn, New York, for the areas' shared reliance on hops farming.
From the History section of Auburn, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
Best Western Evergreen Inn
Motel and hotel · 4.3 mi
32124 25th Avenue South, Federal Way
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
332 5th Street Southwest, Auburn
Churches and places of worship45
Federal Way Church Of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 4.4 mi
30012 Military Road South, Federal Way
Auburn Adventist Academy Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.8 mi
5010 Auburn Way South, Auburn
Calvary Lutheran Church / Steel Lake Presbyterian Church / Chinese Church 城南教会
Church · Lutheran · 4.3 mi
2415 South 320th Street, Federal Way
Cornerstone Gospel Church
Church · Catholic · 3.5 mi
15315 Southeast Auburn Black Diamond Road, Auburn
Family Life Center Church of God
Church · Catholic · 3.1 mi
116 Lakeland Hills Way Southeast, Auburn
Family of Grace Lutheran Church
Church · Protestant · 1.9 mi
31317 124th Avenue Southeast, Auburn
Federal Way United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 3.6 mi
29645 51st Avenue South, Auburn
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging51
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Healthcare21
Pacific Medical Centers
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.3 mi
31833 Gateway Center Boulevard South, Federal Way
DaVita Auburn Valley Dialysis
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
1501 O Street Southwest, Auburn
HealthPoint Auburn North
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
923 Auburn Way North, Auburn
MultiCare Primary Care – Lake Meridian
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.3 mi
12924 Southeast Kent Kangley Road, Kent
Northwest Kidney Centers
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
1501 West Valley Highway North, Auburn
Map of Auburn
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 36°F | 5.8 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 36°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 39°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 43°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 49°F | 2.1 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 53°F | 1.7 in |
| Jul | 78°F | 57°F | 0.7 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 0.9 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 1.5 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 46°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 39°F | 6.2 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 35°F | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kent (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
King County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Bolt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Algona 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Pacific 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Kent 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Tacoma 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Renton 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Bellevue 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Artondale 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Seattle 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Alderwood Manor 35 mi north, about 57 min by car
- Everett 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Train07, Titanicdog98002 ( talk ), Public domain
- 2026-04-12, Little Free Library (Auburn, Washington), 04, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-04-12, Little Free Library (Auburn, Washington), 03, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-04-12, Little Free Library (Auburn, Washington), 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-04-12, Little Free Library (Auburn, Washington), 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Auburn, United States Feb 16, 2021 05-10-42 PM, Senapa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 152238, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 152011, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 151950, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 151947, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
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- 2026-07-04, Wally & The Beaves Live at the 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 122217, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, Wally & The Beaves Live at the 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 122219, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, Wally & The Beaves Live at the 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 122218, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, Wally & The Beaves Live at the 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 122207, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, Vuelta La Luna Circus at the 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 125337, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, Vuelta La Luna Circus at the 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 125339, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, Vuelta La Luna Circus at the 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 125340, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, Wally & The Beaves Live at the 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 122055, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, Wally & The Beaves Live at the 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 120724, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2026-07-04, Vuelta La Luna Circus at the 4th of July Festival (Auburn, Washington), 125308, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
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