Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Adrian
Adrian, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$921
Population
20,309
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A historic industrial community with cozy small-town flair
Industrial
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College
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Shopping
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Historic
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The southeastern Michigan city of Adrian has a rich history as a manufacturing center, and remains an active industrial town today. Adrian is also home to Jackson College, Adrian College, and Siena Heights University, collectively serving around 10,000 students. The center of town features a lively assortment of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues in beautifully preserved brick buildings—this is where you’ll find historic landmarks like the Croswell Opera House and Lenawee County Historical Museum as well as longtime favorite hangouts like The Grasshopper and The Brick Wall Pub.
On the south side of town, the Adrian Mall anchors a large cluster of shopping centers, serving as the community’s main retail area. Ann Arbor, Lake Erie, and Toledo, Ohio are all within an hour’s drive, giving you lots of options when you’re ready for a day trip.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$35,545
Average: $50,708
Education
3,668
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,462
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Adrian has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Adrian, MI is $921 for one bedroom, $1,045 for two bedrooms, and $1,081 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Adrian has increased by 7.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$921/month
708 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Adrian, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
808 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
319 Students
Public
Grades K-5
472 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
284 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
224 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
781 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
380 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
641 Students
Adrian Middle School 5/6 Building
Public
Grades 5-7
380 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
104 Students
Jcc/Lisd Academy: A Regional Middle College
Public
Grades 9-12
70 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
781 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
445 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades PK-12
104 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Hidden Lake Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.