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Grants Pass, OR vs McMinnville, OR
Grants Pass, OR vs McMinnville, OR: What the data shows
Grants Pass, OR is in Grants Pass, OR while McMinnville, OR is in McMinnville, OR — both in the same state. On home prices, Grants Pass, OR is the more affordable option at $349,400 median — $37,800 less than McMinnville, OR's $387,200. WYLT rates Grants Pass, OR as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and McMinnville, OR as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Grants Pass, OR has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. McMinnville, OR has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Grants Pass, OR has Low flood risk and McMinnville, OR has Low flood risk.
McMinnville, OR is the more walkable neighborhood. Grants Pass, OR scores N/A/100 versus McMinnville, OR's 25/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, McMinnville, OR has the higher school rating — Grants Pass, OR rates 7.9/10 and McMinnville, OR rates 8.3/10.
| Category | Grants Pass, OR | McMinnville, OR |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $349K ✓ Lower price | $387K |
| Median Rent | $1K ✓ Lower rent | $1K |
| Median Income | $55K | $67K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | Car-dependent | 25/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | 1/100 | 28/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | 1/100 | 25/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | N/A | 70 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | D+ |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | Low | Low |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families seeking good schoolsRetirees who prefer a quieter settingRemote workers who need reliable broadband | Families with childrenRetirees seeking quietRemote workers needing a calm environment |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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