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Grants Pass, Oregon
Population: 30,930
Located in Josephine County
Grants Pass is a beautiful community with a "hometown" feeling. The community is astride the Rogue River and nestled in a series of mountains giving the valley a scenic backdrop. The quality of life and access to recreation is the major attraction of visitors and residents.
In general, residents think Grants Pass is a great place to live. When asked in a survey to rate living in Grants Pass on a five-point scale, where one is "poor" and five is "excellent," 82% of respondents gave Grants Pass a rating of four or five. The utility rates are some of the lowest in the country and Grants Pass enjoys a low crime rate.
Grants Pass is located in the "Sun Belt" of Southern Oregon along the banks of the Rogue River, one of America's original "wild and scenic" rivers and home to some of the Northwest's best white-water rafting, jet boat excursions and fishing. Nestled along the northern flank of the Siskiyou Mountains, Grants Pass is on Interstate 5, just 55 miles north of the California border, and 245 miles south of Portland. With a population of 24,790, Grants Pass is the second largest city in Southern Oregon.
Grants Pass School District No. 7 serves students in the city limits. The district is composed of one high school, two middle schools, and six elementary schools. There are also over twenty private and parochial schools.
A city's heart and soul is its downtown and Grants Pass is no different. In fact, with its National Historic District, outdoor Southern Oregon Growers Market, plenty of free off-street parking, and a new public restroom and visitor information office, downtown Grants Pass is very special. Long accustomed to low vacancy rates, the core business district of Grants Pass is alive with activity and opportunities for small businesses. Heading into the next century, the entire downtown received a major, multimillion dollar face-lift with new streets, decorative lights, sidewalks and other amenities designed to create a more pedestrian-friendly and economically vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy the many historic landmarks and beautifully preserved homes with a leisurely walking tour through town. Stroll downtown to the many antique stores and unique restaurants.
Grants Pass is a classic Oregon river town on the legendary Rogue River and one of the best places in western USA for whitewater adventures, forest trails, and fly-fishing. A year 'round playground for outdoor enthusiasts of every age. Surrounded by some of the most beautifully wooded mountains, it offers everything from golfing, hiking, fishing, rafting, dinner theater and much more.
It's the best of all worlds! A growing community, still maintaining a small town atmosphere as a core value.
Come see why Grants Pass is a great place to live!
information provided by the City of Grants Pass
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