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Grants Pass, OR vs Portland, OR

Grants Pass, OR vs Portland, OR: What the data shows

Grants Pass, OR is in Grants Pass, OR while Portland, OR is in Portland, OR — both in the same state. On home prices, Grants Pass, OR is the more affordable option at $349,400 median — $186,400 less than Portland, OR's $535,800. WYLT rates Grants Pass, OR as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Portland, 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. Portland, OR has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Grants Pass, OR has Low flood risk and Portland, OR has Low flood risk.

Portland, OR is the more walkable neighborhood. Grants Pass, OR scores N/A/100 versus Portland, OR's 30/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Portland, OR has the higher school rating Grants Pass, OR rates 7.9/10 and Portland, OR rates 8.6/10.

CategoryGrants Pass, ORPortland, OR
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$349K

Lower price

$536K
Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$55K$102K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk ScoreCar-dependent30/100

More walkable

Transit Score1/10035/100

Better transit

Bike Score1/100

More bikeable

N/A
CommuteN/A11 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools7.9/108.6/10

Better schools

Best for
Families seeking good schoolsRetirees who prefer a quieter settingRemote workers who need reliable broadband
Families with school‑age kidsCommuters to downtown PortlandHigh‑earning professionals

Bottom line

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