The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13021 sells for about $205,000, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $911 a month.
ZIP 13021 — Auburn
The 13021 housing market is experiencing modest price appreciation with a median sale price of $205,000. While listing inventory has increased, the market remains somewhat competitive with homes selling in approximately 54 days. Rising rental costs suggest strong demand for housing in the Auburn area.
The area fits family buyers and those seeking an entry-level price point in the Finger Lakes region, offering a more affordable alternative to larger nearby metropolitan hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 15.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 13021, Cayuga County NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is anchored by the Auburn Correctional Facility and serves as the county seat for Cayuga County, with economic activity centered on local government and regional services.
The area is situated at the north end of Owasco Lake, providing access to Finger Lakes recreational activities.
The rental market shows significant upward pressure with a median rent of $1,600 and high year-over-year growth.
The local economy is driven by public sector employment, including the Auburn Correctional Facility, and regional retail and service industries.
Data sourced from 2020 Census via Wikipedia; specific ACS tables not available.
- Fairmount Glen Miniature Golf4.419.5 mi
- The Warrior Factory Syracuse4.918.6 mi
- Sprayground4.319 mi
- del Lago Resort & Casino4.214.5 mi
- Ventosa Vineyards4.418.7 mi
- Crazy Daisies Flowers & Garden Cafe4.616.8 mi
- Navarino Orchard4.715.8 mi
- The Cider Mill4.619.7 mi
- Cayuga Lake State Park4.49.1 mi
- Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge4.69.5 mi
- Women's Rights National Historical Park4.611.6 mi
- Harriet Tubman Home4.80.7 mi
- Emerson Park4.51.7 mi
- Women's Rights National Historical Park4.611.6 mi
- Harriet Tubman Home4.80.7 mi
- Peter Whitmer Log Home (Whitmer Farm)4.915.3 mi
- It's A Wonderful Life Museum4.511.4 mi
- Seward House Museum4.81.9 mi
- Cayuga Lake State Park4.49.1 mi
- Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge4.69.5 mi
- Emerson Park4.51.7 mi
- Great Gully4.79.3 mi
- Baltimore Woods Nature Center4.812.3 mi
- Wolffy's Grill and Marina4.48.9 mi
- Rivers Crossing Campground & Marina4.711.9 mi
- Hibiscus Harbor4.67.6 mi
- FLX Marine4.67.6 mi
- Stivers Seneca Marine3.918.7 mi
- Seneca Falls Country Club4.69.2 mi
- Millstone Golf Course4.59.8 mi
- Highland Park Golf Course & 1925 Grill4.53.3 mi
- Dutch Hollow Country Club4.56.5 mi
- Tim's Pumpkin Patch4.311.5 mi
- Fingerlakes Mall3.52.8 mi
- Tops Friendly Markets4.17.7 mi
- Bailiwick Market and Cafe4.610.2 mi
- Marshalls4.33.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major Finger Lake providing waterfront recreation at the north end of the city.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.