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Grants Pass, OR vs Arcata, CA

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- The median age of a home in Grants Pass is 20.5% younger than the median age of a home in Arcata.
 Grants Pass, ORArcata, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age39  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$444,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months8.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock56.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.129.8%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.0$11.0
 Homes Owned51.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented44.3%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Grants Pass, ORArcata, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,040$1,840
 Studio Apartment$810  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,120$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,200  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,070$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,890  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Grants Pass, ORArcata, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Grants Pass, ORArcata, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock4.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99933.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock35.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99910.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock14.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Grants Pass, ORArcata, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock8.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196915.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.1%12.2%
Reviews for Grants Pass    27 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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