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Ada, OH


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Ada, Ohio

Ada, Ohio, in Hardin county, is 58 miles N of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 63 miles S of Toledo, Ohio. The village has a population of 5,582.

The People and Families of Ada

In Ada, about 28% of adults are married. Lots of people in Ada live independently, in one-person housing. The village has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ada had a median family income of $39,300. Ada benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ada residents, with $1,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ada Housing

In Ada, 48% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Ada, 69% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in villages like Ada; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Ada is a bit easier than around other villages of its size.

High Points

Ada strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAda Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyAda Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ada College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ada, OH

Comparing Ada to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Female Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity37
Well-Paid Single Men33
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Housing Recently Built47

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