Auburn, established during the “Gold Rush” period, is situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and has the advantage of being above the fog and below the snow.  At the crossroads of I-80 and Highway 49, Auburn is the county seat of Placer County, and is an important retail trade center.  Nearby are several ski areas, including Squaw Valley, site of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games.  Many hiking trails and lakes are also within a short drive from Auburn.

Auburn is also well known for its equestrian and running interest.  It is the culmination point of three endurance events:  The Tevis Cup Ride, the Western States Endurance Run (both 100 miles in one day events), and the American River 50 mile run.

Visitors are also attracted to many other activities in Auburn, including the Gold Country Fair, Wild West Stampede, Cruise Nights, Home Shows, a growing wine industry, as well as the 4th of July and Festival of Lights parades.

The Auburn Symphony, Auburn Community Concert Association, and the Arts Council of Placer County are important members of the arts community.

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	1998	2000	2004	2009
Population of Placer County	217,900	234,400	292,235	333,401
Population of Auburn	11,650	12,462	12,462	13,273
School Enrollment-Grades 1-8	2,966	2,800	2,307	2,363
School Enrollment-Grades 9-12	4,640	1,750	1,683	1,698

Average Temperature                   RAIN                              HUMIDITY

Period	Min.	Mean	Max.	Inches	4am	Noon	4pm
January	35.1	44.6	54.2	6.8	70	59	67
April	44.9	57.2	69.6	2.73	72	53	46
July	60.9	77.8	94.7	Trace	52	34	24
October	49.9	63.4	77.0	1.99	59	42	41
Year	47.2	60.5	73.5	35.91	63	48	46

Elevation: 1,234 Feet  Prevailing Winds: Southerly, Mean Hourly Speed: 9mpg (Source: U.S.Weather Bureau)

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RAIL: Union Pacific Railroad. Main line daily carload and piggy-back service. Both coast wide and transcontinental.

TRUCK: Many truck lines serve Auburn. Overnight delivery to Redding, Reno, Sacramento, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

AIR: Local municipal for private and charter services. Nearest major airport is Sacramento, 40miles.

BUS: City & County mini-bus service, Amtrak (Capitol Corridor).

WATER: Port of Sacramento, 38 miles

HIGHWAYS: Interstate 80 and Highway 49.

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AUBURN RAVINE INDUSTRIAL AREA:

Located at junction of Interstate I-80 and Auburn Ravine Road; bounded by the Union Pacific Railroad on the south; approximately 11 acres, with 7 acres zoned industrial..  Variety of industrial and heavy commercial uses (contactors, automotive repair, etc). Sewers, public water and electrical power.

AUBURN AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL AREA:

Located north of Auburn; approximately 285 acres, 80 industrially zoned. Existing uses include airport, airport related business, telephone company, light manufacturing. Paved streets, curbs and gutters. Underground utilities include sewer (in incorporated area), water, telephone, storm drainage and electrical. Limited site availability.  This airport is above the fog and usually clear all year-around. Runway is 3,700 feet in length and 75 feet in width. Runway improvements are in the planning stage.

AUBURN EAST INDUSTRIAL AREA:

Located southeast of Auburn, this long, narrow industrial area follows the Union Pacific Railroad line south of the fairgrounds, then turns west to Interstate 80. Approximately 120 acres, currently PG&E substation, construction firms, light manufacturing/assembly and propane companies occupy some of the space. There is a four-inch pressure gas line, electrical power, public water and public sewer.

MKC ENTERPIRSES INDUSTRIAL PARK:

Located along the west side of Nevada Street and the Union Pacific Line; bounded on the north by Mt. Vernon Road and south to Fulweiler Ave. Existing uses include warehouse, light manufacturing/.assembly, post office, retail offices and  self storage. There are underground utilities, 8-inch sewer, water, gas and power. Curbs, gutters and all improvements. Build to suit.

DEWITT INDUSTRIAL AREA:

Located at the southern end of DeWitt Center in Northeast Auburn between Bell Road and Atwood Road. Government center accepts private tenants. Existing land uses are mixed governmental, non-profit agencies, light manufacturing, electronics assembly.  Roads, water sewers, drainage system, 4-inch gas line and power exist. 

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WATER SUPPLY       

Placer County Water Agency,  144 Ferguson, Auburn, CA  95603 530.823-4850 www.pcwa.net

Current maximum capacity of 15 million gallons per day with an ultimate capacity of 21 million gallons  per day.  Two major water treatment plants serve the Auburn area.  Treated water is available within city limits and in areas immediately surrounding city limits.  A series of canals traverse Auburn area supplying untreated wat4er primarily for agriculture. Cost depends on quantity used.  Treated water is metered.  Water Connection Charges: Depending on size of meter and type of connect.  Average consumption is 8 millions gallons per day and maximum day demand is about 13 million gallons per day.

SEWER SUPPLY

City of Auburn, 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603  530-823-4211 www.auburn.ca.gov/

Capacity of sewer plant is 1.67 million gallons per day.  Peak flow is 5.67 millions gallons per day. Sewer Service Charges: Yes. Type of Treatment Plant: Tertiary.  Any facilities for non-recoverable industrial was water: No.  Unincorporated County Areas, Placer County.  Sewer Maintenance District No. 1, 10441 Ophir Road.

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No master plan adopted: study pending.

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CITY: Dedication requirements—All improvements dedicated to City.  Improvement requirements—curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drains, matching pavement, street lighting, underground utility lines, landscaping etc.

COUNTY: Urban subdivisions are improved with underground utilities and curb, gutter and sidewalk. Rural subdivisions are improved with 25-foot asphalt roads. Fire protections, collector roads, street lighting and contributions to community facilities are reviewed on an individual basis.  Roads will be dedicated to county with maintenance activities supported by a county service area.

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Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E): For rates, contact the business office located at 1050 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603 800.743.5000 or visit www.pge.com

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AT&T: For  rates and types of service, contact the business office. Residential 800.288.2020, Business 800.750.2355 or visit www.att.com

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INTERNET

AT&T	1.800.288.2020	www.att.com
Blacksheep Satellite System 6322 Hwy 193, Ste 10 Georgetown, CA 95634	5.0.333.0527	www.blacksheepsatellite.com
PC Solutions of Auburn 1249 Grass Valley Hwy Auburn, CA 95603	530.885.6260	www.pcsauburn.com
NOR CAL Broadband Inc	800.577.6630	www.ncbb.net
SaberNet Internet Services	800.989.8851	www.saber.net
Suddenlink 10101 Streeter Road Auburn, CA 95949	530.367.3784	www.suddenlink.com
VFR Internet	800.899.4125	www.vfr.net
Wave Broadband 1015 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603	866.928.3123	www.wavebroadband.com
WIZWIRE Communications 945 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603	530.889.0796	www.wizwire.com

CABLE TELEVISION & SATELITE

A Advanced Satellite Television 431 Roseville Square Rocklin, CA 95677	916.632.6710
A Digital Advantage	530.888.6878	www.adigitaladvantage.com
AT&T	800.288.2020	www.att.com
Blacksheep Satellite Systems 6322 Hwy 193, Ste 10 Georgetown, CA 95634	530.333.0527	www.blacksheepsatellite.com
Direc TV Agent	530.889.2236
Directv	800.793.1371	www.directv.com
Dish Installation Inc	800.642.0793
Echostar Satellite 4487 Pacific Street Rocklin, CA 95677	916.632.4948	www.dishnetwork.com
Joe Lenkner "The Satellite Guy"	916.624.4640
Professional Satellite Installations	530.887.9391	www.wildblue.com
Satellite Country	888.389.2342	www.satcountry.com
Satellite Zone 1130 Grass Valley Hwy Auburn CA 95603	530.888.9900
Suddenlink 10101 Streeter Road Auburn, CA 95949	530.367.3784	www.suddenlink.com
Wave Broadband 1015 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603	866.928.3123	www.wavebroadband.com

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A. The City of Auburn has the general-law type of government. Placer County has the charter type of government.

B. Retail Sales Tax: State 8.25%

C. City Police Department: 22 Officers, 6 Clerk-dispatchers, 1 Animal Control Officer, 5 Reserve Officers

D. County Sheriff-Coroner: 245 Sheriff Officers, 24 Public Safety Dispatchers, 80 Correctional Officers, 19 Administrative Management, 5 Community Service Officers, 32 Sherriff's Sergeants, 220 Professional Staff

E. City Volunteer Fire Department: 3 Fire Houses, 7 Trucks, 1 Rescue Truck, 1 Air Unit. Placer Consolidated Fire Department (volunteer): 4 Fire Houses, 8 Vehicles

F. Fire Insurance Classification: Source of rating-Insurance Service Office. City Rating 4. Adjacent Unincorporated area 4.

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	2000	2004	2007	2008	2009
Civilian Labor Force	122,300	127,900	174,400	178,800	172,100
Employment	118,800	123,300	165,900	164,300	152,600
Unemployment	2.9%	3.6%	4.9%	8.1%	11.3%

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Armstrong Technologies	29	Ascendance/VSR	40
Ceronix	22	GYRO	37
Miltenyi Biotech	53	Morgan Ceramics	100
NAI Tech Products	23	Pride Industries	175
Sierra Precision Optics	23

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AT&T	107	Auburn Courthouse Gym	65
Auburn Grocery Outlet	35	Auburn Journal	95
Auburn Recreation District	80	Auburn Union Elementary School District	140
Bel Air Market	112	Cal Fire	81
City of Auburn	85	CVS Pharmacy	83
Holiday Inn	27	Mussetter Distributing	30
Nella Oil Company	440	PG&E	195
Placer County	2,575	Placer County Water Agency	179
Placer Union High School District	118	Raley's Supermarket	140
Recology - Auburn Placer	84	Ridge Golf Course	80
Save Mart	130	Sierra College (All Campuses)	1,450
Sizzler Restaurant	40	Staples	25
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital	650	U.S. Postal Service	88

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DESCRIPTION	Peak Hr	Daily
Hwy 49 & Palm Ave	8,800	86,000
Hwy 49 & Luther Road	10,600	94,000
Hwy 49 & Atwood Road	11,300	98,000
Hwy 49 & Bell Road	6,600	68,500
Hwy 49 & Dry Creek Road	5,300	56,000
I-80 Interchange at Elm Ave	12,300	125,000
I-80 Interchange at Lincoln Way	12,100	122,000
I-80 Interchange at Hwy 49	13,600	144,000
I-80 Interchange at Auburn Ravine	11,500	114,000
I-80 Interchange at Dry Creed	10,400	94,000
I-80 Interchange at Weimar	8,200	77,000

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HEALTH: Auburn has 1 community hospital with a 97-bed capacity, 263 physicians/surgeons, 60 dentists, 20 optometrists,  28 chiropractors, the Placer County Health Department, Placer County Mental Health Services, and several convalescent homes.

EDUCATION: 14 pre-schools, 8 elementary schools, 3 intermediate schools, 2 high schools, 3 special education schools, 1 continuation school, Seventh Day Adventists and St. Joseph’s parochial schools and 8 private schools.  Sierra Community College is located in Rocklin, 12 miles from Auburn with bus service provided.

CULTURAL: 42 area churches, 1 city-county library, 1 daily newspaper (Auburn Journal), 1 radio station (KAHI with 5000 watts), 2 theaters, 8 art centers and 1 symphony.

RECREATION: 1 bowling alley, 9 neighborhood parks, 8 playgrounds, 2 community swimming pools, 1 fairgrounds, 15 ball fields, 6 museums, 2 public 9-hole golf courses, horse trails, riding arena, 8 tennis courts, 1 football field and track, 2 gymnasia, 6 multi-purpose fields, 2 fishing lakes, 6 horseshoe pits, outdoor basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts, picnic facilities, 1 private 18-hole golf course, 2 public 18-hole golf courses, 1 public 18-hole disc golf course, 2 racquet clubs, 1 skate park.

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HOUSING AVAILABILITY, PRICES & RENTALS

Rentals for one and two bedroom apartments and duplexes range from $800 to $1350 per month.  Rentals for two and three bedroom houses range from $1100 to $1800. 

Average sale prices of existing homes range from $225,000 to $1,300,000 during 2009.  The residential areas within 8 miles of Auburn are offering homes prices from $200,000 and up.  Condominiums (studio—3 bedroom) range from $50,000 to $450,000 including maintenance.  Mobile homes and modulars are remaining steady.

There are 6 motels in the Auburn area and 12 mobile home parks.

COMMERCIAL

50 cents to $1.85 per square foot, depending on location, age of building, freeway exposure.  Adequate parking is available adjacent commercial buildings. There is a growing trend from gross leases to triple net lease.

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