What are the schools like in Adrian, MN?

Adrian is served primarily by ADRIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Adrian?

The median household income in Adrian, MN is $69,450 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

What is the weather like in Adrian, MN?

Adrian has an average high temperature of 22.6°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Adrian, MN affordable or expensive?

Adrian's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Adrian is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $147,700 and the median rent is $863 per month.

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

Adrian has a violent crime rate of 245.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 665.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Adrian, MN a Good Place to Live?

Adrian is a small town of 1,209 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $69,450 and a 1.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% 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: 94.2

Adrian's overall cost of living index is 94.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Adrian costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Adrian, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$147,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$863	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,450	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Adrian's violent crime rate is 245.0 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

245.0 /100k

Property Crime

665.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Adrian is served primarily by ADRIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Adrian, MN	National Avg
School District	ADRIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Adrian sees average highs of 22.6°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 30.0 inches of annual precipitation and 45.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Adrian, MN
Average High — January	22.6°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	30.0"
Annual Snowfall	45.2"

Demographics

Metric	Adrian, MN	National Avg
Population	1,209	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.3%	18.9%
Asian	4.4%	6.3%
Under 18	29.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rushmore, MN 7 mi Magnolia, MN 7 mi Lismore, MN 8 mi Ellsworth, MN 9 mi Wilmont, MN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Adrian

Adrian, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56110

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian, MN affordable or expensive?

Adrian's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Adrian roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $147,700 and median rent is $863/month.

What is the crime rate in Adrian, MN?

Adrian's violent crime rate is 245.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 665.8 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 SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Adrian, MN a good place to live?

Adrian, MN has a population of 1,209, a median household income of $69,450, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%. 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 22.6°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.0 inches with about 45.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Adrian?

Adrian, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56110.

What is the population of Adrian?

The population of Adrian, Minnesota is 1,209 with a median age of 36.9. 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 94 (100 = US average), median home $147,700, median household income $69,450, crime index 51 (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.