At a Glance
Median Income
$42,851
$25,696 per capita
Home Value
$119,900
Zillow: $180,007
Median Rent
$939/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
689/100K
2,346/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Adrian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Adrian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Adrian a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Adrian residents earn a median household income of $42,851 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,696. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,938 business establishments, including 182 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Adrian is $119,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,007. Median rent is $939/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Adrian reports 689 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,346/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Adrian hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Adrian has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population20,493
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density2,558/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,851
Per Capita$25,696
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$4,239M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,900
Rent$939
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$180,007
Housing Units8,943
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent689/100K
Property2,346/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault448/100K
Burglary462/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,420/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation771 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Adrian was founded in 1826.
The median home in Adrian was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 182 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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