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Living in Grants Pass

For Grants Pass, owner occupation was 57%, and the vacancy rate was 4.31% in July 2026. The population of Grants Pass, in the United States, was 39,311 in July 2026. There were 156 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1923 sources

Population39,239people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,745EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,070EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.31%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,308offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 109% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.88µg/m³country median 7.0 — 16% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 86% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 81% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Grants Pass?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,217 per month, while the median home value was US$382,600 in July 2026. 56.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Grants Pass recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,217/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent56.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,210 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,219 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,070 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes879 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Grants Pass a good place to live?

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Remote worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student48%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–58%
Family44%strong on family, weak on cost · range 35–53%
Retirement48%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–58%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,361 of 39,239 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$59,646 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Grants Pass is 5.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income59,646 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband75.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet5.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,745 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,748 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate5.31 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Grants Pass?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,748 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,634of €2,936 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,936
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,219
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,634
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Grants Pass. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Grants Pass. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher89.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools25 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents23.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents156 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,678 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Grants Pass when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGrants Pass highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Grants Pass highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Grants Pass3,308
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,308 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents314.5 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes145 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.2 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportGTP3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Grants Pass. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Grants Pass is 5.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.88 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.67 · Feb 12.17 · Mar 15.33 · Apr 18.56 · May 23.39 · Jun 27.33 · Jul 32.5 · Aug 32.56 · Sep 28.83 · Oct 21 · Nov 12.11 · Dec 7.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 1.83 · Feb 2 · Mar 2.72 · Apr 4.33 · May 7.61 · Jun 10.28 · Jul 13.5 · Aug 12.72 · Sep 9.06 · Oct 5.06 · Nov 3.61 · Dec 1.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.28 · Feb 7.11 · Mar 9 · Apr 11.44 · May 15.5 · Jun 18.83 · Jul 23 · Aug 22.61 · Sep 18.94 · Oct 13.06 · Nov 7.83 · Dec 4.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 129 · Feb 100.8 · Mar 92.71 · Apr 58.67 · May 35.31 · Jun 17.27 · Jul 9.4 · Aug 6.6 · Sep 14.22 · Oct 52.58 · Nov 112.3 · Dec 166.4 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading211.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean10.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation719.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.28 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.22 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature4.96 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±2.9 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±2.5 °C, Werl (Germany) ±3.1 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±3.1 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.4 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±3.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,361 is not 1.7% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.69 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,361 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Transit service area population48,000 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Population density1,315 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population39,239 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics39,525 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value382,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes57.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate57.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage66.49 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage70.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher19.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available91.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022114,043 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202214 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over16,778 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home9.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans85.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Grants Pass

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Medford as a Grants Pass alternative in the same region

40 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 3.7% Medford vs 1.7% Grants Pass+120%
  • Residents: 86,494 Medford vs 39,239 Grants Pass+120%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 4,324 Medford vs 3,308 Grants Pass+31%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³ Medford vs 5.9 µg/m³ Grants Pass+35%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Medford vs 9.0 km Grants Pass−44%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,979 Medford vs €2,745 Grants Pass+9%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,687 Medford vs €3,748 Grants Passsame level
Full comparisonMore about Medford

Plainfield as a Grants Pass alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2882 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.7% Grants Pass+262%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,745 Grants Pass+76%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,308 Grants Pass−78%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.3% Grants Pass−29%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 5.9 µg/m³ Grants Pass+32%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,748 Grants Pass+8%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 39,239 Grants Pass+28%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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Sun Prairie39,227 residentsParkland39,186 residentsPrinceton39,308 residentsCarol Stream39,315 residentsKeizer39,140 residentsBraintree39,134 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Grants Pass?

The median gross salary is 3,748 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Grants Pass?

The unemployment rate is 5.31 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Grants Pass?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.88 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Grants Pass?

Police recorded 3,308 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Grants Pass?

The published population is 39,239 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Grants Pass?

1,361 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Grants Pass a good place to live?

Grants Pass may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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