The Town FilesHadley, Michigan
Township in Lapeer County · population 4,547 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $356,100
- Household income
- $110,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 46.1
Hadley is a township of 4,547 people in Lapeer County, Michigan. The median home is worth $356,100, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for families than 98% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 96% of Michigan towns, more upscale than 91% of Michigan towns.
How Hadley 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 Hadley is worth $356,100, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $110,938, which is more affordable than 31% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,382 a month. 94.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hadley | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $356,100 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,382 | $955 |
| Median household income | $110,938 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Hadley
| People | Hadley | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 39.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Hadley
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 15.3°F. About 32.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.6 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hadley since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 12, 1956 about 8.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 116 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 20, 2023.
Severe weather in Lapeer County since 1996
Lapeer County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| 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 |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Lapeer County
Lapeer County had 21,986 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,778 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Hadley itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Towns near Hadley
- Brandon, MI5.8 mi · 15,384 people · home $331,000
- Metamora, MI6.0 mi · 4,368 people · home $383,000
- Elba, MI6.2 mi · 5,235 people · home $261,200
- Atlas, MI6.4 mi · 8,352 people · home $342,100
- Oxford, MI7.5 mi · 22,419 people · home $369,700
- Davison, MI8.1 mi · 20,434 people · home $231,700
- Lapeer, MI8.2 mi · 4,956 people · home $254,100
- Groveland, MI8.6 mi · 5,912 people · home $342,500
Hadley questions
Is Hadley, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hadley scores better for retirees than 84% of Michigan towns and quieter than 68%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Hadley?
The median owner-occupied home in Hadley is valued at $356,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $110,938, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,382 a month.
What is the weather like in Hadley?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.2 inches of precipitation a year and 43.6 inches of snow.
Does Hadley get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hadley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 12, 1956. 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)