Community

Ada

Great schools with outdoor access

Median $685K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 8.5/10

🏙️9 mito Downtown GR
🏞️38 mito Lake Michigan

You wake up here and the first thing that's different is the sheer amount of space—not sprawl, but actual land, the kind with trees and trails woven through neighborhoods instead of around them. Over 30 miles of paved bike paths crisscross the area, and more than 1,000 acres of public parks mean you're never far from somewhere to move. The covered bridge from 1867 still stands, but what really defines the rhythm is that balance: a major corporate headquarters employing thousands, yet the calendar fills with farmers markets, concert series, and a triathlon that draws people from across the country.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
100

Ada Elementary School

  • Elementary — 0.3 mi away
  • Forest Hills
  • 4 rated schools in district
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 35 parks within 1 mile
  • Unnamed bike_path: 1 min walk
  • Leonard Field Trail: 1 min walk
🚶Walkability
64

Very walkable

  • Schnitz Ada Grill: 0 min walk
  • 19 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Ada

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8.5
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 6 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 10/10

School District: Forest Hills Public Schools

10Ada Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 331 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 0.3 mi
9Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 526 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 1.8 mi
9Central High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,053 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 1.9 mi
8Central Woodlands 56 SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 453 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 1.7 mi

Nearest Park

Leonard Field

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

35

within 1 mile

Walkability

6.4

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.8
🍽️Dining
10.0
🌳Nature
3.5
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

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Frequently asked about Ada

What do homes cost in Ada?
The median home value in Ada is about $685,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Ada housing market?
there are 22 homes for sale in Ada right now, and 87 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Ada?
Ada is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ada Elementary School (10/10).
Is Ada walkable?
Ada scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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