What are the schools like in Adrian, MI?

Adrian is served primarily by Adrian Public Schools. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Adrian?

The median household income in Adrian, MI is $40,797 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Adrian, MI?

Adrian has an average high temperature of 33.3°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.0 inches.

Adrian, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Adrian, MI affordable or expensive?

Adrian's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Adrian is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $107,600 and the median rent is $894 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Adrian, MI?

Adrian has a violent crime rate of 571.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2396.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Adrian, MI a Good Place to Live?

Adrian is a small city of 20,607 in Michigan, with a median household income of $40,797 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Adrian stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Adrian is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Adrian city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.4

Adrian's overall cost of living index is 92.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Adrian costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Adrian, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$107,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$894	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,797	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Adrian's violent crime rate is 571.8 per 100,000 residents — 50% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

571.8 /100k

Property Crime

2396.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Adrian is served primarily by Adrian Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Adrian, MI	National Avg
School District	Adrian Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Adrian sees average highs of 33.3°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation and 26.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Adrian, MI
Average High — January	33.3°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	36.7"
Annual Snowfall	26.0"

Demographics

Metric	Adrian, MI	National Avg
Population	20,607	—
Median Age	34.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	18.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Adrian

Adrian, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49221

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian, MI affordable or expensive?

Adrian's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Adrian roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $107,600 and median rent is $894/month.

What is the crime rate in Adrian, MI?

Adrian's violent crime rate is 571.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2396.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Adrian?

Public schools in Adrian are operated by Adrian Public Schools. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Adrian, MI a good place to live?

Adrian, MI has a population of 20,607, a median household income of $40,797, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Adrian?

Adrian averages 33.3°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches with about 26.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Adrian?

Adrian, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49221.

What is the population of Adrian?

The population of Adrian, Michigan is 20,607 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Adrian?

Key numbers for living in Adrian: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $107,600, median household income $40,797, crime index 136 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Adrian side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.