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Emporia, KS vs Grants Pass, OR

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- The median age of a home in Emporia is 26.4% older than the median age of a home in Grants Pass.
 Emporia, KSGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Median Home Age53  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$376,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock52.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.59.6%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.9$11.0
 Homes Owned43.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented45.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Emporia, KSGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,690$1,840
 Studio Apartment$380  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$920$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$570  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,710$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$890  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Emporia, KSGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.1%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Emporia, KSGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9996.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99913.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99926.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99911.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock26.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Emporia, KSGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.3%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock15.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock8.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Emporia    3 Reviews
IDaveZ · Emporia, KS
Good Community to raise kids in
Over 15 years ago

I hated Emporia when we first moved here 7 years ago, but have since grown to love it. At first I thought there was nothing to do, but the community has a lot to offer  More

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angela · Emporia, KS
churches
Over 17 years ago

In emporia there is serval very good churches to pick from so u can find a good church home  More

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Clint · Barry, IL
Emporia - Pros/Cons
Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Bad weather 2. Poor school system 3. High unemployment 4. Not  More

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Garrison · Grants Pass, OR
An honest assessment from a local teenager
Over 4 years ago

Just like any place, Grants Pass, Oregon has it's share of pros and cons. Pros:-Perfect location. The coast, the Redwoods, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, etc. are all  More

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Neal · Grants Pass, OR
Taking one for the family
Over 4 years ago

I moved here bacause my wife wanted to be closer to my retired mother. Were it not for that GP would be in the rear view mirror. Grant Pass may be great if you are  More

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sara · Grants Pass, OR
Beautiful fun town Hidden gem
Over 4 years ago

Beautiful town close to beaches, rivers, boat festival, trees, crystal clear water, parks, schools and teachers are the best! A great town to raise a family. Nice  More

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