Adrian, MI vs Gadsden, AL
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
Gadsden
77.2
#267 nationally
Adrian leads in walk score (47 vs 25). Adrian leads in median household income ($40,797 vs $39,696). Adrian leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 19.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Adrian, MI | Gadsden, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#506) | 77.2 (#267) |
| Population | 20,238 | 33,229 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,552 | $116,676 |
| Median Household Income | $40,797 | $39,696 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 19.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 15.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.0 | R+55.7 |
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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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77.2 Score
Gadsden, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,676
Population
33,229
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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