Auburn is a city located in Cayuga County within the state of New York, United States. Situated at the northern tip of Owasco Lake, it is positioned in the Finger Lakes region of Central New York. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 26,866 and serves as the county seat.
The city is notable for housing several significant historical and institutional sites. These include the maximum-security Auburn Correctional Facility and the William H. Seward House Museum. Additionally, the city is home to the former residence of abolitionist Harriet Tubman.