Ada Township, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
14,413 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
71.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$171,047 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$492,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$846 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,155 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
91.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kent County
4
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro Area
4
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kent County
4
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood Metro Area
3
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 23
Feb 2 12 26
Mar 2 6 34
Apr 2 1 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 2 0 66
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 3 39
Dec 2 15 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MI State Senate District 30, MI State House District 81, MI
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Schools

Goodwillie Environmental School
2 miles, E • 4.6 star
Ada Vista Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Ada Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Eastern High School
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Cornerstone University
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
Kuyper College
6 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Calvin University
6 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus
9 miles, W • 3.2 star
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
9 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Gerald R Ford International Airport
7 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Muskegon County Airport
40 miles, NW • 1 star
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