How much rent can you afford in Grants Pass, OR?
Run your salary against Grants Pass's current rent, or find the income you'd need for a target rent. Powered by live RentDataNow medians.
The 30% rent rule, in Grants Pass
At a median rent of $1,632/mo, Grants Pass is moderately stretched when measured against Grants Pass median household income of $59,646/yr. Rent would consume roughly 33% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $65,280 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Grants Pass?
On a $59,646 salary (the Grants Pass median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $1,491/mo. Grants Pass's median rent is $1,632/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Grants Pass?
To keep Grants Pass's $1,632/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $65,280/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Grants Pass affordable on the median Oregon income?
Grants Pass is moderately stretched on a $59,646 income. Rent would take 33% of pre-tax pay, outside the recommended 30% threshold.
What's the 30% rent rule?
The 30% rule is a long-standing budgeting guideline that keeps rent at or below 30% of gross (pre-tax) income. It leaves enough room for utilities, transit, savings, and debt service. In high-cost markets, many renters exceed 30%, and the Census Bureau classifies households paying more than 30% of income on rent as "cost-burdened".