Adrian, MI vs Burlington, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Adrian
75
#506 nationally
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Adrian leads in crime level (15.7 vs 26.1). Adrian leads in walk score (47 vs 33). Burlington leads in median household income ($52,963 vs $40,797).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Adrian, MI | Burlington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#506) | 68.8 (#1278) |
| Population | 20,238 | 60,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,552 | $257,731 |
| Median Household Income | $40,797 | $52,963 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 26.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.0 | R+8.2 |
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75 Score
Adrian, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,552
Population
20,238
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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