Adrian, MI vs Johnston, IA

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

vs

Johnston

76

#397 nationally

Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 15.7). Johnston leads in median household income ($98,324 vs $40,797). Adrian leads in walk score (47 vs 21).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Adrian, MI Johnston, IA
WhereAtHome Score 75 (#506) 76 (#397)
Population 20,238 24,640
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $193,552 $402,429
Median Household Income $40,797 $98,324
Average Commute 19.1 min 18.3 min
Walk Score 47 21
Crime Level 15.7 2.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 83 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+23.0 D+10.9