At a Glance
Median Income
$52,928
$27,994 per capita
Home Value
$266,600
Zillow: $357,760
Median Rent
$1,015/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
333/100K
5,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roseburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 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 2.7% (25% below 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 $357,760. 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 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,736/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 (14°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population23,773
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density2,207/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,928
Per Capita$27,994
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
B+
Home Value$266,600
Rent$1,015
Ownership53.0%
Zillow$357,760
Housing Units10,497
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent333/100K
Property5,736/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault171/100K
Burglary644/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.