Adrian is a small town of 198 in Oregon, with a median household income of $68,359
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% 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: 93.3
Adrian's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Adrian costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Adrian, OR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$94,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$838
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,359
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Adrian's violent crime rate is 65.4 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
65.4 /100k
Property Crime
487.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Adrian is served primarily by Adrian SD 61.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Adrian, OR
National Avg
School District
Adrian SD 61
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Adrian sees average highs of 37.4°F in January
and 92.4°F in July,
with 10.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Adrian's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Adrian roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $94,700 and median rent is $838/month.
Adrian's violent crime rate is 65.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 487.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Adrian are operated by Adrian SD 61.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 33.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Adrian, OR has a population of 198, a median household income of $68,359, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Adrian averages 37.4°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.0 inches
with about 11.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Adrian, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97901.
The population of Adrian, Oregon is 198 with a median age of 48.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Adrian: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $94,700, median household income $68,359, crime index 20 (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.
