North Adams, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Hillsdale County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
480 Population 906/sq mi density
$54,250 Median Income $26,444 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $181,278 Zillow
$990 Median Rent 14.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,250 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $990/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

North Adams, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,250
28% below
$26,444 per capita
Home Value
$99,000
65% below
Zillow: $181,278
Median Rent
$990/mo
15% below
14.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How North Adams Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Adams's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
35%
Rent
85%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Adams a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Adams residents earn a median household income of $54,250 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,444. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Adams is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,278. Median rent is $990/month, with 14.0% 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 1938.

Education

13.9% of adults in North Adams hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Adams has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population480
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density906/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,250
Per Capita$26,444
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$2,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$991

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,000
Rent$990
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$181,278
Housing Units223
Rent Burden14.0%

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
Elevation1,193 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in North Adams was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.