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Mount Auburn

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First developed in the earliest years of the 20th century, the historic neighborhood of Mount Auburn has seen an influx in cultural diversity in recent decades and has overcome some of the difficulties that often face inner-city neighborhoods to remain a stable, working-class community.

What the Locals Say About Mount Auburn

Locals Love

“Access to Dallas amenities, with a notoriously lower average price point than other areas in the area. The neighborhood is diverse in its residents and its general home price range, but the home prices over time have remained steady. The neighborhood has now been seeing a revitalization,” says Doug Newby, a real estate broker with Architecturally Significant homes who works in the neighborhood.

Locals Complain

“Gentrification of the area is pushing out long-time residents that have resided in Mount Auburn for many years,” says Newby.

Fun Fact

“The neighborhood is a perfect example of a Dallas neighborhood that allowed people to own a home with significant home appreciation. The homes aren’t as elaborate as other surrounding neighborhoods, but it’s seven blocks away from Swiss Avenue,” says Newby.

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Population

4,779

Median Owner-Occupied Home Value

$172,267

Mount Auburn Demographics

Population

The 2023 population of Mount Auburn is estimated to be 4,779.

56.3% of residents are male, 43.7% are female. The median age is 34.8.

77.1% of the Mount Auburn population are White, 1.0% are Black, 1.6% are Asian, and 11.5% identify as some other race. 20.4% are of Hispanic heritage.

Among adult residents, 3.5% have earned a master's degree, 0.3% have a professional school degree, 0.0% have a doctorate, and 8.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

The number of households is 1733. The average household size is 3.22.

Income & Employment

The median household income is $60,999.

91% of residents are employed and 9% are unemployed. 1079 are not in the labor force.

The average commute time for workers who live in this area is 28 minutes.

Housing

64.7% of Mount Auburn homes are detached, single-family houses. The median owner-occupied home value is $172,267

38% of the homes are owner-occupied. The average length of residence among residents in owner-occupied homes is 22.3 years. The average renter has been in the same home 8.7 years.

The median year the area’s housing units were built is 1303.

Crime

Mount Auburn includes portions of these police beats: 113, 112

Throughout those beats from 2017 to 2023, there were:

Aggravated Assaults (non-family violence) 67
Aggravated Assaults (family violence) 4
Business Burglaries 46
Home Burglaries 49
Motor-Vehicle Burglaries 63
Auto Thefts 30
Business Robberies 6
Robberies of Individuals 31
Shoplifting Incidents 1
Murders 1

Mount Auburn Real Estate Snapshot

% Owner-Occupied Housing

38%

Avg. Household Size

3.22

Number of Households

1733

Avg. Length of Residency by Owner

22.3 years

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Sources: Demographic data pulled from Nielsen SiteReports and represents sampling based on most recent U.S. Census estimates. Crime data provided by local police departments.