Moving to Auburndale, FL: The 2026 Relocation Guide

Q: What are the best neighborhoods in Auburndale?

We rank Auburndale's neighborhoods by demand, value, and appreciation on the best-neighborhoods page; a local agent can match you to the right fit.

Q: Is Auburndale a good place to move?

For many, yes: no state income tax, a protected property-tax cap once homesteaded, and varied neighborhoods. Plan for insurance costs.

By Jon Brooks, Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · Updated November 11, 2026

Thinking about moving to Auburndale, Florida? This guide pulls together everything you need to plan the move — the housing market, what it really costs to live here, the best neighborhoods, new construction, and Florida’s tax advantages — using Momentum’s MLS data (as of 2026-11-11).

Auburndale right now — November 2026

$339,000

Median sale price (12 mo), +3.6% YoY

232

Homes for sale today

22 days

Median days on market

5.7 mo

Months of supply

$1,837

P&I on the median, 20% down at 7.18%

Live pages for your move: 255 homes for sale in Auburndale · Golf communities · Homes by ZIP (1 ZIPs) · New listings this week · Price reductions · What your budget buys in Polk County · Property tax · Polk County homes for sale.

MLS closed sales and live inventory, Momentum Research; refreshed nightly. Updated November 11, 2026.

Auburndale at a glance

$410,000

Median home price

72 days

Median days on market

$2,829

Est. monthly cost to own

Communities

Why people move to Auburndale

Florida’s draw is simple: no state income tax, year-round sunshine, and no income tax on retirement income. In Auburndale specifically, the median home runs about $410,000, and homes sell in a median of 72 days. Once you buy and homestead, Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits how fast your property taxes can rise. The trade-off to plan for is home insurance, which runs above the national average — we break that down in the cost-of-living guide below.

Best neighborhoods in Auburndale

A few of Auburndale’s strongest communities by the data: Arietta Shores, Lake Myrtle Shores, Lake Tennessee Country Estates. See the full, ranked list →

Common questions

Does Florida have a state income tax?

No. Florida has no state income tax, including on retirement income, which is one of the biggest reasons people relocate here.

How much does it cost to live in Auburndale?

A typical Auburndale home is about $410,000, with an estimated monthly cost to own around $2,829. See the cost-of-living guide for the full breakdown including taxes and insurance.

What are the best neighborhoods in Auburndale?

It depends on your budget, schools, and commute. We rank Auburndale's neighborhoods by the data (demand, value, appreciation) on the best-neighborhoods page, and a local agent can match you.

Is Auburndale a good place to move?

For many people, yes — no state income tax, a protected property-tax cap once you homestead, and a range of neighborhoods and new construction. The variable to plan for is insurance.

Figures are estimates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data and Polk County tax/insurance data, as of 2026-11-11, and change over time. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.