Auburn Hills
Walkable and connected
Median $365K·Walkability 6.6/10·Schools 4.7/10
Auburn Hills sits in the Northeast part of town where the sprawl of Grand Rapids thins out just enough to give you real yard—a quarter acre or so of trees and breathing room—without the forty-minute commute. Downtown is about eight minutes south if you need it; the airport runs twenty or so. Homes here, mostly built in the forties and sixties, run around $200,000 to the low-$500,000s, which means you're not paying metro prices for suburban quiet. There's a transit stop at your doorstep and a dozen restaurants within a short walk, including spots like Graydon's Crossing and Kitchen 67 that don't read like chain operations. Ball Perkins Park sits nearby with actual old-growth trees—the kind where you see deer and turkeys—and the neighborhood association here is genuinely active, which says something about who's stayed around. It's the kind of place where you can still get space and access without choosing between them.
Why people love it here
Very walkable
- Fuller/Travis (NB): 3 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
$365K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 8 min bike
- Ball Perkins Park: 5 min drive
Explore Auburn Hills
Same name, different focus — Auburn Hills is also covered as:
- Auburn Hills Association — the neighborhood association — community events, meetings, and who represents the area
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Auburn Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,478/mo
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Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
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Wing Kingz
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Biggby Coffee
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Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
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Unnamed park
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Soft Water Lake
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Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
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Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Fitness 19
Fuller/Travis (NB)
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Walgreens
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Yankee Clipper Library
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daycare
Wealthy Theater
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Based on 21 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Wellspring Preparatory High School
Crime in Auburn Hills is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Auburn Hills home (around $365,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,428 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,428/mo | $64,739 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,795/mo | $74,535 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,918/mo | $77,811 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Auburn Hills are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(28)
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🍕 Restaurants(9)
Restaurant
Mr fry fish and chicken
Restaurant
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Restaurant
Sprinkles Donut Shop
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
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🍺 Bars(14)
Vitale's Pizza Grand Rapids
Bar
Switchback Gear Exchange - Bicycle Shop serving Kava & Beer
Bar
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(13)
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
Communitea Wellness
Fitness Center
The Loading Dock
Fitness Center
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🐕 Dog Parks(9)
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(12)
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👶 Childcare(3)
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(3)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Auburn Hills
- What do homes cost in Auburn Hills?
- The median home value in Auburn Hills is about $365,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Auburn Hills housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Auburn Hills right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Auburn Hills?
- Auburn Hills is served by Wellspring Preparatory High School. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Auburn Hills walkable?
- Auburn Hills scores 6.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.