Grants Pass

Oregon

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Medford

Oregon

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What Stands Out

A quick read on this comparison

Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Biggest tradeoff: Grants Pass, Oregon

Grants Pass, Oregon is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on sunshine.

Potential dealbreaker: Grants Pass, Oregon

Grants Pass, Oregon needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.

Comparison Matrix

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General Info
Population37,08879,805
Elevation945 ft(288 m)1,381 ft(421 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$390,929
$397,600
Median Rent
$1,565
$1,632
Median Income$53,941$65,647
Rent Burden35%30%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days302 days/yr304 days/yr
Avg. High69°F67°F
Comfort Score68/100Good62/100Good
Temp Swing43°F47°F
Annual Rainfall37"(94 cm)33"(84 cm)
Annual Snowfall11"(28 cm)12"(30 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 33 (Avg)0 days > 100
AQI 35 (Avg)0 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score5260
Transit Score2740
Safety Score0 (Crime Index)67 / 100
School Rating5.5/105.5/10
Internet Access
Fiber: 11%Cable: 74%
Fiber: 29%Cable: 91%
Demographics
Median Age41 years38.1 years
College Educated19%28%
Remote Workers9%9%
Nature Access
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