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Adrian, Michigan

Introduction to Adrian, Michigan

Adrian, Michigan, in Lenawee county, is 29 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. The city is in the Ann Arbor area. There are 21,574 residents in Adrian.

Adrian History

Addison J. Comstock was the first settler to arrive in this area. He acquired over 1,000 acres of land in this region and settled down here in 1826. The town was known as Logan unitl 1828. However, Comstock's wife persuaded him to change the name to Adrian in honor of the Roman emperor, Hadrian. In 1838, the legislature officially adopted the name Adrian.

Adrian and nearby Attractions

  • Lenawee Historical Society Museum
  • Croswell Opera House
  • Adrian Area Chamber Of Commerce
  • Oakwood Cemetery
  • Lake Adrian
  • Deerfield Park

Things To Do In Adrian

The city of Adrian is near a number of historic sites and museums. From here, one can visit Historic Fort Wayne, the Croswell Opera House or the Fallen Timbers Memorial. This memorial is located near the site of the 1794 battle of Fallen Timbers. There are a number of pristine lakes, including Lake Adrian and Wolf Creek. The Hidden Lake Gardens and Deerfield Park also provide recreational facilities for both adults and children.

Adrian Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Adrian Higher Education

Residents of Adrian can pursue higher educational opportunities at Siena Heights University or at Adrian College. Other higher educational institutes nearby include the Washtenaw Community College, Owens Community College-Toledo Campus and the University of Toledo.

High Points

Adrian strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

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Racial Diversity
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Top 7%Adrian Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Adrian, MI

Comparing Adrian to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents74
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built24

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