Ada
Highly rated schools nearby
Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 8.5/10
This compact three-acre plat sits just 17 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, making it easy to slip into the city without feeling trapped there. The amended blocks along Ada Drive, Bradfield Street, Rix Street, and Thornapple Avenue create a small, walkable grid—Leonard Field is a five-minute walk away, and you've got 24 restaurants and a grocery store within a mile, which means dinner or a quick errand doesn't require much planning. The Forest Hills Public Schools district serves the area, and if you're drawn to water, the Ada-Grand River Launch sits less than a mile away for launching a kayak or canoe. Downtown and Gerald R. Ford Airport are both under 20 minutes by car, so commuting or catching a flight stays manageable without eating up your whole morning.
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Why people love it here
Ada Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
Very walkable
- Unnamed bike_path: 4 min walk
- 22 places within a 10 min walk
Notable nearby
Explore Ada
Same name, different focus — Ada is also covered as:
- Ada Community — community details
Based 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
+1 more
Brody's Be Cafe
Schnitz Ada Grill
+1 more
Leonard Field
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Paradise Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ada Township Trails
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Ada - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
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 →Parcels / Units
1
Expected Rent
$2,800/mo
$2,450 – $3,125 · wider-area estimate
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.
Services for Ada Township · 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Leonard Field
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
35
within 1 mile
🛒 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Schnitz Ada Grill
Bar
The Lark - Wine Bar of Ada
Bar
Zeytin Turkish Restaurant
Bar
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
School
Knapp School
School
+8 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
The Other Body Shop
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Cascade Hospital for Animals Dog Park
Dog Park
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Leonard Field Trail
Bike Path
Ada Dr Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(23)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+20 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 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 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.