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Ada, OK

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Delight in the hometown feel of this scenic town

Rural Affordable Family-Friendly Peaceful Close-Knit Welcoming Historic Laidback Quaint

Situated in the rolling hills of southern Oklahoma, Ada is known to be where the West meets the South because of its pioneering spirit and gracious hospitality. Home to East Central University, Ada maintains a laidback atmosphere with a hometown feel. Ada is also home to the Chickasaw Nation headquarters.

Ada exudes a small-town vibe along its vibrant Main Street, with a bevy of shops, restaurants, and cafes in quaint buildings. Wintersmith Park offers plenty of options for outdoor recreation with an expansive lake, trails, courts, bridges, and a public amphitheater. Oklahoma City and Dallas are both within a three-hour drive of Ada, putting abundant metropolitan amenities within reach of this small town.

Explore the City

As the county seat of Pontotoc County, Ada is also home to the Chickasaw Nation headquarters.

Wintersmith Park in Ada offers a beautiful natural lake for locals to enjoy.

Main Street in Ada is a central shopping and entertainment destination for locals.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Ada, OK is $598 for one bedroom, $730 for two bedrooms, and $858 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ada has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$598/month
541 Sq Ft
House
$1,436/month
341 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Ada, OK is 4.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Ada is 25.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $858. You can expect to pay 1.3% more for groceries, 6.7% less for utilities, and 40.5% more for transportation.

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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Francis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

257 Students

Homer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

628 Students

Latta Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

486 Students

Vanoss Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

412 Students

Willard Elementary School

Public

Grades 5-6

355 Students

Vanoss Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

412 Students

Byng Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-9

357 Students

Latta Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

201 Students

Ada Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-9

606 Students

Latta High School

Public

Grades 9-12

202 Students

Ada High School

Public

Grades 10-12

540 Students

Byng High School

Public

Grades 10-12

278 Students

Vanoss High School

Public

Grades 9-12

167 Students

Points of Interest

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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 June 2025.