Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Ada
Ada, OK Area Guide
Avg Rent
$604
Population
17,868
Renter Mix
55% Rent
Delight in the hometown feel of this scenic town
Rural
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Affordable
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Historic
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Laidback
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Quaint
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,409
Average: $64,101
Education
4,365
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,322
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ada has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ada, OK is $604 for one bedroom, $737 for two bedrooms, and $866 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ada has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$604/month
541 Sq Ft
House
$1,176/month
177 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Ada, OK is 3.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Ada is 22.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $866. You can expect to pay 1.4% more for groceries, 5.7% less for utilities, and 40.5% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
486 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
628 Students
Public
Grades K-5
264 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
257 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
412 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
606 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
201 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
357 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
412 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
202 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
278 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
540 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
167 Students
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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.