Roseburg, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Douglas County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
23,773 Population 2,207/sq mi density
$52,928 Median Income $27,994 per capita
$266,600 Home Value $364,061 Zillow
$1,015 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
217 Violent Crime/100K 3,867 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,928 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$266,600 home value, $1,015/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Roseburg, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,928
30% below
$27,994 per capita
Home Value
$266,600
5% below
Zillow: $364,061
Median Rent
$1,015/mo
13% below
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
217/100K
43% below
3,867/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Roseburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Roseburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
95%
Rent
87%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roseburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roseburg residents earn a median household income of $52,928 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,994. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,503 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roseburg is $266,600 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $364,061. Median rent is $1,015/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Roseburg reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,867/100K.

Education

21.3% of adults in Roseburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roseburg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population23,773
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density2,207/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans15.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,928
Per Capita$27,994
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038

Housing

B+
Home Value$266,600
Rent$1,015
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$364,061
Housing Units10,497
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent217/100K
Property3,867/100K

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation478 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Roseburg was founded in 1851.
The median home in Roseburg was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.