Signals
Jackson
Adrian
Growth
43 · Bottom 38%
vs36 · Bottom 28%
Climate
61 · Bottom 32%
vs61 · Bottom 32%
Physical resilience
90 · Top 4%
vs83 · Top 11%
Housing affordability
100 · Top 27%
vs100 · Top 27%
Access
82 · Top 39%
vs88 · Top 27%
Economic stability
53 · Top 46%
vs57 · Top 43%
Measured values
| Metric | Jackson | Adrian | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 160,060 | 98,415 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $66,073 | $70,518 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $35,930 | $35,068 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 228/sq mi | 131/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $193,700 | $196,800 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $985 | $987 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 75.0% | 79.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 22.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 11.6% | 10.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 352 | 172 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 2.2 | 1.7 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | 34.4% | 7.5% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 83°F | 84°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 18°F | 17°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 32.2" | 29.9" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 38 mi | 25 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 29.6 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 41.5 | 42.4 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Jackson
Elevated or high exposure: tornado, strong wind.
Adrian
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind, tornado.
Full profiles: Jackson, MI Metro Area · Adrian, MI Micro Area · How this is calculated: methodology