Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Grants Pass

Affordability in Grants Pass

The median monthly rent in Grants Pass is $1,217 and the median household income is $59,646 annually, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 43% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community that may benefit from the income-based and HUD-assisted housing options available in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Grants Pass Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 404 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how jurisdictions define and report crimes.

Getting Around Grants Pass

The assisted properties in Grants Pass score 78 (Very Walkable) for walkability, 26 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 62 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect the area around the listed assisted properties, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 21 schools across 3 districts serve Grants Pass, including 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Grants Pass, OR

The median household income in Grants Pass is $59,646 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,217 per month, according to the same source.

Subsidized housing in Grants Pass can significantly reduce what you pay out of pocket. Rent in HUD-assisted and income-based properties is typically calculated as a percentage of your household income rather than at market rate.

• Citywide median rent: $1,217/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $59,646/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 43% of occupied units in the city (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

All 8 affordable housing properties in Grants Pass have been mapped for flood risk. None carry a high-risk flood designation, according to flood data for these HUD-assisted properties.