Auburn, Alabama: What Newcomers Always Get Wrong
Auburn, Alabama: What Newcomers Always Get Wrong is something I see almost every year when helping buyers relocate here.
Not long ago I helped a couple moving from Florida who had visited Auburn during the summer. They loved how calm everything felt and assumed Auburn was a quiet small town.
Then September arrived.
Students returned, Auburn University football season started, and suddenly College Street looked completely different. Restaurants were packed, traffic increased, and the energy of the town changed overnight.
They laughed and said, “Okay… this is a lot bigger than we thought.”
That’s when I explained something important about Auburn.
Auburn isn’t really a big city or a small town.
It’s a college town, and that changes how the city functions throughout the year.
Auburn University
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When school is in session, traffic increases, restaurants get busier, and the population feels much larger. But that energy is also part of what makes Auburn such a fun place to live.
Questions People Ask When Moving to Auburn
Is Auburn, Alabama a big city?
No. Auburn is best described as a growing college town. While the area continues to grow each year, the city still revolves around Auburn University and the academic calendar.
That means certain times of the year — football weekends, graduation, and move-in days — bring large crowds and increased activity around town.
Why is traffic heavy on College Street?
College Street runs directly through the center of Auburn and connects downtown to Auburn University. When school is in session, thousands of students, faculty, and staff travel this corridor daily.
Game days and major campus events can increase traffic significantly.
Why do people love living in Auburn?
One of the biggest surprises for newcomers is the strong sense of community here.
People support local businesses, celebrate Auburn traditions, and stay connected through university events and local activities. That culture is one of the reasons so many people fall in love with living here.
Where should newcomers start looking for homes in Auburn?
Many buyers relocating to Auburn start by researching neighborhoods before choosing a home.
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Facts About Living in Auburn, Alabama
• Auburn University enrolls more than 30,000 students.
• Jordan-Hare Stadium holds over 87,000 fans on football weekends.
• Auburn continues to grow because of the university, healthcare jobs, and regional development.
• The city is consistently ranked among the best college towns in the United States.
Thinking About Moving to Auburn?
Laura Sellers is a top-rated REALTOR® serving Auburn and Opelika, Alabama and helping buyers and sellers navigate the local real estate market.
Laura Sellers is an Auburn REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate — the official real estate partner of the Auburn Tigers.
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