Adrian, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Lenawee County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,493 Population 2,558/sq mi density
$42,851 Median Income $25,696 per capita
$119,900 Home Value $191,564 Zillow
$939 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
572 Violent Crime/100K 2,441 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,851 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,900 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
572 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Adrian, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,851
43% below
$25,696 per capita
Home Value
$119,900
57% below
Zillow: $191,564
Median Rent
$939/mo
19% below
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
572/100K
50% above
2,441/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
57%
Home Value
43%
Rent
81%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
150%
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 5.1% (42% above 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 $191,564. 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 572 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,441/100K.

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 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population20,493
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density2,558/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,851
Per Capita$25,696
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$4,239M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,900
Rent$939
Ownership53.2%
Zillow$191,564
Housing Units8,943
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

F
Violent572/100K
Property2,441/100K

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,420/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 182 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.