The Town FilesAdrian, Michigan
City in Lenawee County · population 20,645 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $138,000
- Household income
- $50,209
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 35.8
Adrian is a city of 20,645 people in Lenawee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $138,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more vibrant than 97% of Michigan towns, hipper than 96% of Michigan towns, more walkable than 95% of Michigan towns.
How Adrian ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Adrian is worth $138,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $50,209, which is more affordable than 61% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $956 a month. 55.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Adrian | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $956 | $955 |
| Median household income | $50,209 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Adrian
| People | Adrian | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.9% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.9% | 88.8% |
Weather in Adrian
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 16.9°F. About 36.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 142 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adrian since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 6.0 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 20 deaths and 95 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 6, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 18, 2010.
Severe weather in Lenawee County since 1996
Lenawee County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Lenawee County
Lenawee County had 25,796 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,357 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Adrian itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Adrian
16 public schools with 4,735 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian High School | 8-12 | 804 | 20.6 |
| Madison Elementary School | PK-5 | 791 | 16.8 |
| Springbrook Middle School | 6-8 | 602 | 16.3 |
| Madison High School | 9-12 | 462 | 17.8 |
| Alexander Elementary School | K-5 | 460 | 17.7 |
| Madison Middle School | 6-8 | 367 | 18.4 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | PK-5 | 291 | 14.6 |
| Michener Elementary School | PK-5 | 278 | 13.2 |
| Sutton South Early Learning Center | PK-3 | 244 | 11.1 |
| Prairie Elementary School | PK-5 | 201 | 13.4 |
| Milton C Porter Ed Center | PK-12 | 95 | 3.0 |
| JCLISD Academy A Regional Middle College | 9-12 | 55 | 13.8 |
Towns near Adrian
- Madison, MI3.5 mi · 8,439 people · home $174,700
- Adrian, MI3.8 mi · 6,401 people · home $230,700
- Raisin, MI6.1 mi · 7,900 people · home $241,400
- Tecumseh, MI9.0 mi · 8,680 people · home $216,700
- Franklin, MI9.3 mi · 3,063 people · home $293,900
- Blissfield, MI10.0 mi · 3,924 people · home $173,500
- Blissfield, MI10.5 mi · 3,277 people · home $169,900
- Cambridge, MI11.0 mi · 5,722 people · home $275,700
Adrian questions
Is Adrian, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Adrian scores better for retirees than 18% of Michigan towns and quieter than 3%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.8).
How much does a house cost in Adrian?
The median owner-occupied home in Adrian is valued at $138,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,209, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $956 a month.
What is the weather like in Adrian?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.7 inches of precipitation a year and 26.0 inches of snow.
Does Adrian get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adrian since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)