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| What Grants Pass is like for active adults |
Grants Pass is nestled in the enchanting Rogue River Valley of Southern Oregon with the Rogue River running right through the middle of town. This wild river offers world class fishing and rafting as well as other water activities. The surrounding area abounds with opportunities for hiking, sight seeing, and skiing. Grants Pass, which has a population of just under 25,000, is a popular tourist center.
The average home price in mid 2008 was about $225,000, which slipped to about $180,000 by the 2nd quarter of 2009. There are active adult communities in the area.
Photo of boat above is courtesy of Wikipedia.org and M.D. Vaden
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| What is special about this retirement community |
Grants Pass is frequently rated as one of the best places to retire. Its outdoor recreation possibilities are outstanding. The Rogue River runs through town - it is the scene of white water rapids, parades, and festivals.
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| If you are not an outdoors person you may feel out of place in Grants Pass. It is a long way to a big city. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Outdoor people love it in Grants Pass |
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| Tourism and agriculture are mainstays of the Grants Pass economy. In past years logging was the mainstay, but that industry has declined. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Grants Pass is in the Rogue Valley (the Rogue River runs through town). This valley is located between the Cascades and the Siskiyou Mountains. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Grants Pass features many great festivals throughout the year. Art Along the Rogue is one, Back to the Fifties (antique cars) is another that attracts thousands of visitors to town every year. Wine tasting or area wines is also a big local activity. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Three Rivers Community Hospital and Health Center |
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| Transportation |
| Interstate 5 runs near Grants Pass. There is a small airport in Grants Pass with air taxi operations. |
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| Valuable Links |
GrantsPassOregon.gov - Grants Pass City official calendar of events.
VisitGrantsPass.org - Grants Pass Visitors and Convention Bureau where you'll find lots of information about Grants Pass and the surrounding area
GrantsPassChamber.org - Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce website with business and visitor information and a schedule of upcoming events related to the Chamber of Commerce |
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Facts about GRANTS PASS
- State: OR
- Environment: Rural,Mountains,Small Town,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: No
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide:
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10. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 2 votes cast)
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