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Grants pass, OR — ZIP 97527

Population: 37,330 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 97527 (Grants pass, OR) is $415,560 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $485,000 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,774/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with wildfire, earthquake, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$415,560

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$415,560
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+0.6%
5-year appreciation
+5.3%
10-year appreciation
+65.3%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$432,902
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$485,000
Median list price
$499,450
Median price per sqft
$268
1-year sale-price change
+10.5%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
88
For-sale inventory
192
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
159
1-year forecast
-1.7%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,774/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Grants Pass SD 7, Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Schools include
Allen Dale Elementary School, Redwood Elementary School, South Middle School, Fruitdale Elementary School, Lincoln Savage Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
205
Days with Moderate air quality
129
Days with Unhealthy air quality
11
Highest AQI recorded (year)
872

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,470
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,185

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve (19 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Wonder Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ASANTE THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+35 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
23.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,185
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
70.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,663
Average weekly wage
$888
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
174

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 97527State medianUS median
Median home value$415,560$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$485,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,774/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,185$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 97527?
$415,560.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 97527?
$485,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 97527?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 97527?
Typical rent: $1,774/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 97527?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: wildfire, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 97527 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 97527?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 97527?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 97527?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 97527?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 97527 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 97527?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 97527?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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