Signals
Lawrence
Adrian
Growth
44 · Bottom 39%
vs36 · Bottom 28%
Climate
62 · Bottom 37%
vs61 · Bottom 32%
Physical resilience
84 · Top 10%
vs83 · Top 11%
Housing affordability
82 · Bottom 22%
vs100 · Top 27%
Access
90 · Top 24%
vs88 · Top 27%
Economic stability
72 · Top 21%
vs57 · Top 43%
Measured values
| Metric | Lawrence | Adrian | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 120,302 | 98,415 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $69,746 | $70,518 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $40,695 | $35,068 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 264/sq mi | 131/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $309,400 | $196,800 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,099 | $987 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 50.1% | 79.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.2% | 22.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 14.7% | 10.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 273 | 172 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 2.3 | 1.7 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | -22.7% | 7.5% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 91°F | 84°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 18°F | 17°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 35.6" | 29.9" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 20 mi | 25 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 29.6 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 31.6 | 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
Lawrence
Elevated or high exposure: hail.
Adrian
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind, tornado.
Full profiles: Lawrence, KS Metro Area · Adrian, MI Micro Area · How this is calculated: methodology