Living in Adrian, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Adrian · Census data 2020–2024
Adrian has 20,395 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $50,209 (31% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $138,000, the median rent is $956/month.
Adrian at a glance
- Population
- 20,395
- Median age
- 35.8State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $50,209State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $138,000State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $956/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 55.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Adrian a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Adrian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Adrian the median home value is $138,000, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $956 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,154 a month in housing costs.
Adrian median household income
The median household income in Adrian is $50,209 and the income per person is $26,974. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Adrian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,328
- Owner-occupied
- 55.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.3%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.23
Adrian demographics
- Population
- 20,395
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 8,137
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Adrian ›
Education in Adrian
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Adrian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Adrian
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
Adrian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian | 20,395 | $50,209 | $138,000 | $956 |
| Jasper | 282 | $56,111 | $122,300 | — |
| Tecumseh | 8,646 | $62,835 | $216,700 | $1,003 |
| Clayton | 247 | $66,250 | $86,700 | $1,071 |
| Onsted | 1,155 | $66,964 | $170,700 | $828 |
| Blissfield | 3,234 | $62,059 | $169,900 | $1,055 |
| Clinton | 2,536 | $82,768 | $186,700 | $918 |
| Britton | 652 | $86,250 | $161,100 | $788 |
| Deerfield | 860 | $70,556 | $167,600 | $871 |
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What is the median household income in Adrian, MI?
The median household income in Adrian is $50,209, 31% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Adrian?
The median home value in Adrian is $138,000, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Adrian?
The median gross rent in Adrian is $956 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Adrian, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Adrian?
The median age in Adrian is 35.8 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Adrian?
The average commute to work in Adrian is 22 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Adrian?
The unemployment rate in Adrian is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Adrian?
21.9% of adults in Adrian have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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