Ada, OH is a small city located in Hardin County, with a population of approximately 5,685 according to the 2019 Census. The city is ranked number 863 out of 1,711 cities in the US on BestPlaces.net. Ada has an overall grade of B-, which is based on its cost of living, housing prices, education rates, crime rate and employment opportunities. The cost of living index is 87 compared to the national average of 100. Housing costs are about 28% lower than the national average and the median home price is just over $100,000. Education in Ada is above average compared to other cities in the US as it boasts an excellent K-12 school system with a graduation rate higher than 90%. Crime rate is below state and national averages at just 7 violent crimes per 10,000 people annually. Lastly, residents have access to plenty of employment opportunities as there are more than 645 businesses operating within Ada's city limits. Overall, Ada does quite well in terms of rankings for quality of life and affordability compared to other cities in Ohio.
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