Signals
Michigan City-La Porte
Adrian
Growth
49 · Top 50%
vs36 · Bottom 28%
Climate
62 · Bottom 35%
vs61 · Bottom 32%
Physical resilience
91 · Top 3%
vs83 · Top 11%
Housing affordability
100 · Top 27%
vs100 · Top 27%
Access
89 · Top 27%
vs88 · Top 27%
Economic stability
39 · Bottom 33%
vs57 · Top 43%
Measured values
| Metric | Michigan City-La Porte | Adrian | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 111,917 | 98,415 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $71,055 | $70,518 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $35,395 | $35,068 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 187/sq mi | 131/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $195,500 | $196,800 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $976 | $987 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 74.7% | 79.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 22.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 13.6% | 10.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 286 | 172 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 2.6 | 1.7 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | 17.7% | 7.5% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 85°F | 84°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 18°F | 17°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 33.4" | 29.9" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 25 mi | 25 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 29.6 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 41.1 | 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
Michigan City-La Porte
No hazard reaches elevated exposure.
Adrian
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind, tornado.
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Full profiles: Michigan City-La Porte, IN Metro Area · Adrian, MI Micro Area · How this is calculated: methodology