salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,720 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Michigan cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Michigan. It is number 65 of 179 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Adrian?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Adrian
| Size | Adrian | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $932 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,140 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,305 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,390 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Adrian overall?
Everyday prices in Michigan overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Adrian, so the Michigan figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Adrian
Life in Adrian
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Adrian?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $235 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $138,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,800 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Adrian, MI?
Renting in Adrian costs a median of about $1,193 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Michigan median is $1,314.
How much do I need to make to live in Adrian?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,720 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Adrian cheap or expensive?
Adrian is rated OK: rent takes 26.4% of the typical household income of $54,150. It ranks 65th cheapest of 179 Michigan cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Adrian?
The median homeowner in Adrian pays $2,141 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.
Is Adrian more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Michigan are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Adrian?
The median home value in Adrian is $138,000, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
20,395 people live in Adrian. Numbers are typical (middle) values.