The Town FilesMedina, Michigan
Township in Lenawee County · population 1,115 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,000
- Household income
- $72,266
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 46.8
Medina is a township of 1,115 people in Lenawee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $165,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 88% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Michigan towns, quieter than 71% of Michigan towns.
How Medina ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Medina is worth $165,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $72,266, which is more affordable than 84% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,102 a month. 80.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Medina | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,102 | $955 |
| Median household income | $72,266 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.3% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Medina
| People | Medina | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 38.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Medina
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 38.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Medina since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 12, 1976 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 11, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 19, 2021.
Severe weather in Lenawee County since 1996
Lenawee County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Lenawee County
Lenawee County had 25,796 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,357 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Medina itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Towns near Medina
- Morenci, MI4.9 mi · 2,270 people · home $104,300
- Wright, MI5.9 mi · 1,618 people · home $130,900
- Hudson, MI6.2 mi · 1,499 people · home $192,000
- Fayette, OH6.4 mi · 1,305 people · home $94,400
- Seneca, MI6.6 mi · 1,155 people · home $161,800
- Waldron, MI6.9 mi · 505 people · home $83,700
- Hudson, MI7.0 mi · 2,415 people · home $110,300
- Dover, MI8.9 mi · 1,662 people · home $190,000
Medina questions
Is Medina, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Medina scores better for retirees than 52% of Michigan towns and quieter than 71%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.8).
How much does a house cost in Medina?
The median owner-occupied home in Medina is valued at $165,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,266, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,102 a month.
What is the weather like in Medina?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.1 inches of precipitation a year and 32.0 inches of snow.
Does Medina get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Medina since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 12, 1976. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)