Question 1

Is 97526 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 97526 in Grants Pass has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Grants Pass city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 97526 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 97526?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 97526 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 97526. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 97526 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Grants Pass. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 97526?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 97526 is approximately $386K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 97526 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 97526 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 97526 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 97526 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Grants Pass. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 97526 scores similarly to the middle tier of Grants Pass neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Grants Pass — ZIP 97526

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
New Bridge High School	06–12	—	—	—
Highland Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Lincoln Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
North Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Riverside Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Grants Pass High School	09–12	—	—	—
Parkside Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Fleming Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Ft Vannoy Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Manzanita Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
North Valley High School	09–12	—	—	—