At a Glance
Median Income
$57,863
$26,232 per capita
Home Value
$150,700
Zillow: $230,663
Median Rent
$757/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
642/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
18.4% smoking rate
How Ada Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ada a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ada residents earn a median household income of $57,863 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,232. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ada is $150,700 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,663. Median rent is $757/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Ada reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 642/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Ada hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ada has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,553
Median Age22.2 yrs
Density2,138/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,863
Per Capita$26,232
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,700
Rent$757
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$230,663
Housing Units1,837
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent189/100K
Property642/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation958 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+16.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.9%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Ada was founded in 1853.
The median home in Ada was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.