Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Ada
Ada, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,902
Population
20,722
Renter Mix
7% Rent
Laidback living in a park-like environment
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Located on the intersection of the Grand River and the Thornapple River, Ada is a picturesque community draped in lush natural beauty. Ada’s scenic surroundings provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, from hiking to fishing and everything in between. Ada provides a tranquil environment to come home to, whether you’re renting a house, townhome, or apartment.
Although Ada is largely residential, the community touts an array of offices, shops, and eateries along Fulton Street. Ada also sits just ten miles east of Downtown Grand Rapids, where metropolitan delights abound. Commuting and traveling from peaceful Ada is a breeze with convenience to I-96, I-196, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$155,151
Average: $179,782
Education
9,798
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,438
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ada has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
7%
Non-Renters
93%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ada, MI is $1,904 for one bedroom, $2,411 for two bedrooms, and $2,826 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ada has increased by 8.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,904/month
804 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
331 Students
Public
Grades K-5
453 Students
Public
Grades K-5
470 Students
Goodwillie Environmental School
Public
Grades K-5
104 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
526 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
552 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
802 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ada Township Park
- Calvin College Observatory
- Veen Observatory
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Grand River Riverfront Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Gerald R Ford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.