Here are seven reasons why Auburn is a great place to live:
Less traffic, friendlier people: When people aren’t stressed about getting through traffic and life is a bit slower, people tend to be more friendly. This is evident when driving and going to public places – Auburnites smile, exchange greetings and are generally far more pleasant than in more congested areas. Traffic is easy going (except during commute times, on Hwy 49 – which will move a little slower that other times of day)
Outdoor recreation: There is a multitude of recreational things to do: hiking, biking, horse back riding, water activities at the many lakes and rivers – all within minutes.
Community events: Auburn has many community gatherings, bringing people together to meet, dine and have fun. Some of the many events include a monthly car show in the summer with a live band, Cinco de mayo gathering and performances, a weekly farmers market behind the iconic courthouse and the extremely popular light parade with Santa. The fair grounds hosts a county fair, two home shows, the Rodeo, Fast Friday motorcycle racing and my favorite the Mandarin (orange) festival.
Custom homes: Unlike the valley where cookie cutter homes are prevalent, the foothills is abundant with custom built homes. You can find everything from historic Victorians, Mid Century Modern, Tuscan and everything in between. There is also a wide range of homes that have views: of the canyon, snow capped mountains, Sacramento Valley and fantastic sunrise and sunsets. If you are looking for acreage for privacy, animals, to have a shop or garden….you can find all of that variety in the greater Auburn area.
Craft beer and wineries: Beer and wine enthusiasts travel to Auburn to enjoy some of the best craft beers and family owned wineries. Local breweries like Knee Deep, MoonRaker, Crooked Lane and others have become popular hang out places for people and dogs alike. For those that like wine, there are beautiful wineries along the wine trail. Search Placer Wine Trail
Convenient location: while you can find a movie theatre, nice restaurants, shopping and a hospital in Auburn, Roseville is just 15 minutes down the highway and has the Galleria mall, Costco, large hospitals and more. For those that like to travel, Sac International Airport is only about a 40 minute drive.
Weather: The Auburn foothills are above the fog and below the snow. It is about the same temperature as the valley in the winter (but with sun) and an average of 6-10 degrees cooler than the valley in summer.
Here are some pictures that I have taken from homes around Auburn, showing the diversity of this foothill area.
