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Adrian.
About
Life in Adrian
Living in Adrian means settling into a genuinely affordable Midwest city that punches above its weight in character and opportunity. Weekends feel genuinely lived here—you've got Heritage Park and Trestle Park with their mountain bike trails and river boardwalks practically in your backyard, plus the Irish Hills lake district just 15 minutes away for boating and swimming at Devils Lake, Round Lake, and Posey Lake, meaning outdoor recreation isn't something you have to plan a trip for. The community has real roots: the Adrian City Band has been playing continuously since 1838, the Croswell Opera House is Michigan's oldest theater, and you'll find genuine cultural offerings from the symphony and universities rather than just chain restaurants and tourist traps.
Adrian at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.3%
Foreign-Born
3.7%
Broadband Internet
87.9%
of households
Population Growth
-2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Adrian: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Adrian, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (34.6%), and 7.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
18.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.7%
of households
Married Couples
29.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.23
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% below MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Adrian
In Adrian, rent runs 15% below the MI average, and home values are 40% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,141
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $189,486 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MI
Unemployment in Adrian
Unemployment in Lenawee County, which includes Adrian, is close to the MI average.
Unemployment rate
Adrian: Lenawee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lenawee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Adrian Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.1 min avg
How Adrian residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Adrian, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
Regional airport · few flights67k passengers boarded in 2025
- 41 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 45% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Adrian runs 45% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
475.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,531.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Adrian Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
69.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lenawee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lenawee County, which includes Adrian, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $450,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | Hail | $525,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lenawee County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lenawee County, which includes Adrian, is typically good — 253 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
253
per year
Moderate Days
105
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lenawee County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Adrian has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.7"
Annual Snowfall
26.0"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
142
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 17°F | 2.24" |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 1.99" |
| Mar | 47°F | 26°F | 2.49" |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 3.49" |
| May | 72°F | 47°F | 3.99" |
| Jun | 81°F | 57°F | 4.10" |
| Jul | 85°F | 60°F | 3.40" |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.63" |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 3.29" |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 2.95" |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 2.82" |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 2.29" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Adrian
Uninsured
5.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Adrian's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Promedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Adrian
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Adrian
Adrian's student/teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Adrian
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,604 students · in-state tuition $42,764 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,860 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Adrian
Adrian has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
34 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
66 mi awayPublic Libraries in Adrian
Adrian Public Library
143 East Maumee Street, Adrian
Lenawee County Library
4459 West Us 223, Adrian
Cities Near Adrian
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Adrian?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Adrian FAQ
Is Adrian, Michigan affordable?⌄
Adrian's median rent is $956/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $50,209/year. Median home value is $138,000.
Is Adrian, Michigan safe?⌄
Adrian's violent crime rate was 476 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1532 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Adrian, Michigan?⌄
Lenawee County, which includes Adrian, has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Adrian, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Adrian is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $956/month and median household income is $50,209/year. The median home value is $138,000. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Adrian, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Adrian is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from