A town of 20,395, settled in 1826. Home to 11 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
The 3 things Adrian does most differently from other towns.
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Christine Gregoire36 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 11 places on the National Register.
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Plymouth Methodist Protestant Church, Adrian, Mich
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Ordered by what stands out in Adrian. Another town gets a different order.
The median sale price was $163,000 in May 2026.
2.1 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Riverside park | 0.5 mi | 20 |
| 2. Island Park | — | 21 |
| 3. Trestle Park | — | 18 |
About one in 4 of Adrian’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Madison (6%), Tecumseh (4%) and Ann Arbor (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Adrian reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 84% report less.
Adrian beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Adrian | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.5% | 10.2% |
| More uninsured adults | 10.7% | 6.9% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 21.1% | 15.4% |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
Adrian has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
The public schools Adrian’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 59% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Elementary School | K–5 | 468 | B− |
| Lincoln Elementary School | PK–5 | 280 | C+ |
| Michener Elementary School | PK–5 | 266 | C− |
| St. Stephen Lutheran School Private | PK–8 | 42 | |
| Springbrook Middle School | 6–8 | 612 | B− |
| Adrian High School | 8–12 | 804 | C+ |
2 colleges in town.
11 places in Adrian on the National Register of Historic Places.
47 notable people were born in Adrian.
City in Michigan, United States
Adrian is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Lenawee County. The population was 20,645 at the 2020 census. Adrian lies in Michigan's 5th congressional district. The city has a significant student population, because it is home to Adrian College.
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2 towns share a border with Adrian.
