Addison Village Hall and Library Michigan, 2011
Addison’s story
192 years in pictures
Census counts: 291 in 1880, 573 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 2 maps from 1962 on.
- 1834Addison is settled
AddisonMI
Population
583
2025 Census estimate · −2.8% since 2020
Typical home
$262K
+7.3% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
39.0
years
Jobs based here
180
Balanced
Is Addison a good place to live?
10% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Addison, below both the Michigan town median (26%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Addison has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Addison stand out
Where Addison beats most towns.
Small town
583 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Addison: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Addison, and how to reach them.
PowerConsumers Energy20.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAddison water system4 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers97% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Addison’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereRollin Township ClerkRollin Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2026
ZIP code4922049220 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Addison.
Natural hazards
Low risk in Addison, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Addison, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Addison has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Addison’s July high is 82°F, against 82°F in Michigan’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–33°
Spring36–57°
Summer58–80°
Fall41–61°
Oct 12
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most of Addison’s workers commute out: the town has 0.8 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Addison for work: only 1% work in town. 17% of residents live below the poverty line in Addison. Jobs based in Addison grew to 180 in 2021, 153 more than in 2011.
1%work in town
| Addison | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Addison1%
Adrian11%
Jackson8%
Hudson4%
Ann Arbor4%
20 mi
median commute distance
180
jobs based in Addison
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Health
How healthy Addison is
Addison tracks Michigan closely on all 32 CDC measures. 40% of Addison adults have obesity.
| Addison | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 78% | 80% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Hillsdale Hospital
15.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The median rent in Addison is lower than in most of Michigan or the rest of the country
Addison’s median rent is $643 a month. Typical home values rose 7.3% in the year to September 2026.
$262KZillow home value
| Addison | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $643 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 65% | 84% | 73% |
Typical home value
Addison$262K
Michigan$264K
+7.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 44 attractions →Michigan Stadium and 14 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Addison. Close and well known come first.
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
37 mi TheatreMichigan Theater
37 mi MuseumUniversity of Michigan Museum of Art
37 mi MuseumAmerican Museum of Magic
13 mi GardenHidden Lake Gardens
38 mi GardenNichols ArboretumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Michigan Theater: mrkumm, CC BY 2.0 · University of Michigan Museum of Art: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · American Museum of Magic: rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hidden Lake Gardens: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Nichols Arboretum: Pentawing , CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Addison
17pages on Addison
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Addison
Jackson CollegeCommunity college · Public · Jackson12.7 mi$7,350 in-state tuitionHillsdale CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Hillsdale15 mi$33,189 tuition
About 1 of every 100 Addison residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Famous people from Addison
3 notable people were born in Addison.
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About Addison
Village in Michigan, United States
Addison is a village in Lenawee County, Michigan, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 573. It is located on the boundary between Rollin Township on the south and Woodstock Township on the north.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1834
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,066 ft
- ZIP code
- 49220
Questions about Addison
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Addison, MI a good place to live?
Addison has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Addison, MI known for?
3 notable people were born here, including John Randolph Bray and Nick Smith.