Seattle & King County
Auburn, Washington
City
Green River valley city with rail roots
Auburn sits where the Green River leaves the foothills, a rail and manufacturing city with a revived downtown, a large parks system and access to Mount Rainier.
History & Local Character
Auburn grew as a Northern Pacific Railroad division point and remains a rail center, with manufacturing and distribution filling out the economy.
Housing & Real Estate
Downtown apartments, Lakeland Hills and Lea Hill single-family homes, and valley townhomes.
Restaurants & Shopping
Main Street downtown and the Outlet Collection area hold breweries, taquerias and family restaurants.
Schools & Education
Auburn School District serves the city, and Green River College has a campus in Auburn.
Parks & Recreation
Game Farm Park, Les Gove Park and the White River trail system serve the city, with Flaming Geyser State Park nearby.
Transportation & Accessibility
SR 167 and SR 18 meet at Auburn; Sounder commuter rail runs to Seattle and Tacoma.
Local Businesses
Rail and logistics operations, manufacturers, auto dealers, restaurants and the Outlet Collection retail center.
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Nearby Attractions
- Flaming Geyser State Park
- White River
- Muckleshoot Casino
- Mount Rainier
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Reasonably priced housing
- Sounder rail and freeway access
- Close to Mount Rainier foothills
Considerations
- Industrial areas create truck traffic
- Longer commute to Seattle
Frequently Asked Questions
What river runs through Auburn?
The Green River, which becomes the Duwamish farther downstream, runs through Auburn along with the White River near the city's south side.