Ada
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $695K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 8.5/10
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
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- Leonard Field Trail: 1 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 1 min walk
Very walkable
- Schnitz Ada Grill: 0 min walk
- 19 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Ada
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,718/mo
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90 homes sold in Ada this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Fresh Market
Nonna's: The Trattoria
Brody's Be Cafe
Schnitz Ada Grill
+1 more
Leonard Field
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Leonard Field Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
daycare
Phoenix Theatres Woodland Mall
Crime in Ada is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Ada home (around $695,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $125k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,685 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,685/mo | $124,933 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,392/mo | $143,794 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,630/mo | $150,135 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$163K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$388K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Ada, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,340 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Services for Ada · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Ada are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(8)
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Health Foods
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Nonna's: The Trattoria
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
Blimpie's
Fast Food
Ada Garage Bar & Grill
Restaurant
MUDPENNY Ada
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
Schnitz Ada Grill
Bar
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
School
Knapp School
School
+8 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(17)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+14 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
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Frequently asked about Ada
- What do homes cost in Ada?
- The median home value in Ada is about $695,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ada housing market?
- there are 19 homes for sale in Ada right now, and 90 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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