Ada
Strong schools draw families here
41 homes for sale·Median $672K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 8.3/10
Beauty, Luxury, and Comfort
Ada Township is home to some of the most luxurious homes in Grand Rapids. The Grand River converges with the Thornapple River, which runs directly through Ada and gives access to miles of waterfront property.
Ada is home to some of the most influential people in West Michigan. The philanthropic efforts of the Van Andel and Meijer families are legendary, and their proximity to Ada has helped ensure it will be a beautiful, fun, and convenient place to live for decades to come.
There are plans to redevelop an enormous portion of downtown Ada to attract young families, visitors, and small business. New retail and restaurants will increase walkability and certainly drive up property values.
About this area
So here's the thing about Ada: you've got downtown Grand Rapids about twenty-five minutes that way, but honestly, you're not thinking about the drive once you're here. The township spreads across nearly twenty-four thousand acres between the Grand and Thornapple Rivers, with the Amway World Headquarters anchoring the eastern side—eighty buildings, three and a half million square feet, thousands of people working there every day. But that's not the whole story. The real draw is the 1867 covered bridge spanning the Thornapple, the kind of thing that actually stops you mid-walk, plus over thirty miles of paved bike trails threading through neighborhoods and parks. The village itself has exploded since 2015, quadrupling in size with new shops, restaurants, and a social district where you can carry a drink from one spot to the next. Homes run around six hundred forty-eight thousand dollars, mostly ranch-style brick construction, and you're never more than steps from groceries or a meal—forty-two restaurants and forty-two grocery stores within two miles tells you what you need to know about density and convenience.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 2.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$171K median household income
- $672K median · 182 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- SEIDMAN COUNTY PARK: 11 min bike
- Seidman Park: 10 min bike
Explore Ada
Same name, different focus — Ada is also covered as:
- Ada Community — community details
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Median home price in Ada
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,561/mo
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182 homes sold in Ada this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Chief Hazy Cloud Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ada Market
Ada Indoor Country Club
Seidman Park
Chase Lake
Goodwillie School Trail
Pettis Avenue Non-Motorized Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Celebration! Cinema North
Most of Ada is policed by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (660 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (108 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 660 |
| Aggravated assault | 108 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Burglary | 66 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Kent County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Kent County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Ada alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Ada home (around $671,897) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $110k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,113 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Ada household earns $171,047 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $1,098,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,113/mo | $109,681 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,789/mo | $127,713 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,015/mo | $133,743 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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 and median property taxes, 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
11 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$186K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$495K
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
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
Source: adamichigan.org
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.
Median Income
$171K
Home Value (Census)
$492K
🛒 Grocery(7)
Ada Market
Grocery Store
Ada Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Fast Food
Kamchi
Restaurant
Lalo's Mexican Grill & Bar
Restaurant
Blimpie's
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Brody's Be Cafe
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Foxtail Coffee Ada Village
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(20)
Ada Indoor Country Club
Bar
Gravel Bottom Craft Brewery
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+17 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Ada
- What do homes cost in Ada?
- The median home value in Ada is about $671,897. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ada housing market?
- there are 41 homes for sale in Ada right now, and 182 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 Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Ada walkable?
- Ada scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
