Roseburg: A large city with a small community feel
Located in the Umpqua River Valley, Roseburg is the largest city in Douglas County, with a population of about 25,000 people. The South Umpqua River flows through the city, while the Calapooya Mountains surround it. A handful of wineries and vineyards popped up in the area in the 2000s; around the same time, the population started growing, from about 20,000 people in 2000 to 25,000 today. “The area has evolved over the years, especially ever since it got more wineries and vineyards,” says Emily Volk, a Realtor with Karen Volk Realty, who has been selling homes in the area for over two decades.
Visitors can enjoy a day by the South Umpqua River in picturesque Echo Bend Ranch.
Discover where "Real Wines, Real People" isn't just a slogan, it's the promise.
Discover the lush rows of Hillcrest Vineyards, a gem nestled in Eden Orchards.
Savor the exquisite wines of Hillcrest Vineyards, surrounded by Eden Orchards' scenic beauty.
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The city’s employers and industry
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, most of Roseburg’s population has a high school diploma, while 21% have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Douglas County has a veteran population of 10,000; about a third live in Roseburg proper. The city also has a high population of retirees. According to the Economic Research Institute, living in Roseburg costs 10% less than the national average and 14% less than living in other Oregon cities. “People move here for the affordability, compared to bigger cities like Eugene or Portland,” says Neil D. Hummel, broker/owner of Neil Co. Real Estate, who grew up in Roseburg.
The city’s average household income is $53,000, according to the Census. Roseburg was known as the “Timber Capital of the Nation” in the 20th century because of its massive lumber production; other major industries include health care, agriculture, tourism and viticulture, which is the harvesting of grapes. The Hucrest neighborhood attracts medical professionals since the Roseburg VA Health Care System, a prominent veteran’s hospital, is nearby. The city’s hospital, Mercy Medical Center, employs about 1,000.
“A lot of professionals like teachers and city council members live in Laurelwood,” says David Jaques, broker/owner of Al Pine Real Estate 1, who has lived in the area for nearly four decades. Popular tourism activities include waterfall tours, rafting on the river and Wildlife Safari, 9 miles south. City vineyards include the Paul O’Brien Winery and Trella Vineyards.
Roseburg has lots of golfing options, perfect for retirees looking to relax.
The city of Roseburg is known as the "Timber Capital of the Nation".
The Umpqua River runs through the city of Roseburg and is popular for rafting.
Lions keep an eye on visitors to Wildlife Safari in Roseburg.
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Kids attend the largest school district in Douglas County
Kids in Roseburg can attend school through the Roseburg Public School District. The school system is the largest in Douglas County and is rated B-minus by Niche. For a private school option, there’s the Umpqua Valley Christian School, which serves kindergarten through grade 12. Within Roseburg is Umpqua Community College, which has an enrollment of about 3,000 part-time students and 16,000 full-time students. The University of Oregon is 70 miles away in Eugene; it’s a public college that enrolled nearly 20,000 students in fall 2023.
Popular places of worship include the Redeemer’s Fellowship, St. Joseph Catholic Church and Westside Christian Church.
Roseburg High School: Building strong minds and bright futures in Oregon.
Building bright futures at Joseph Lane Middle School in Roseburg.
Winchester Elementary: A place of learning and community in Roseburg.
Glide Middle School is a public school located in Glide, Oregon along Alexander Lane.
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A peek into southwest Oregon’s housing market
The city’s median home price is $390,000, slightly lower than the national median of $400,000. Properties sit on the market for an average of 51 days, compared to the national average of 44. Downtown Roseburg has townhouses and condos priced between $100,000 and $250,000, as well as Tudors and bungalows with steeply-pitched roofs and stone exteriors. The lots are a bit larger in suburban neighborhoods like Hucrest and Laurelwood, which have ranch-style properties within walking distance of parks and schools.
“Hucrest is considered a nicer neighborhood in Roseburg,” says Courtney Alford, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Southern Oregon who’s been selling homes for nearly a decade. Some homes have views of the South Umpqua River, while others are packed tightly next to each other.
Quiet residential streets fill Hucrest.
West Avenue is a neighborhood rich in history and classic homes.
You can find a wide range of priced homes in Hucrest.
Laurelwood offers new amenities right next to historic homes.
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What’s there to do in Roseburg?
Several retail plazas sit along NW Stewart Parkway, including Roseburg Marketplace, which has tenants like Rite Aid, Ulta Beauty and Marshalls. Sherm’s Thunderbird Market, WinCo Foods and Walmart are all nearby, and people can also run errands at the Garden Valley Shopping Center, which includes a Grocery Outlet, a Dollar Tree and a Petco. The Umpqua Valley Farmers Market is a weekly gathering with live music, local produce and homemade items on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the corner of Washington Avenue and Jackson Street. Farming was a major industry during the city’s inception and is still prevalent today. Local farms include the Umpqua Dairy and Lehne Farms, while the Parrott House and Granny’s Mini Hut are farm-to-table restaurants in Roseburg.
Tendown Bowling and Entertainment is a popular spot for family outings, date nights or work gatherings. The Roseburg Cinema, which opened in 1994, shows the latest films released by major studios, and for six weeks in the summer, Stewart Park hosts an outdoor concert series called Music in the Half-Shell. The Douglas County Fairgrounds hosts the annual county fair and other events like car races and a Christmas craft expo.
Lookingglass grocery options include Grocery Outlet in Winston.
The farming industry is a major part of Roseburg.
Farmers sell fresh produce to neighbors in Roseburg.
Lookingglass movie options include the Roseburg Cinema nearby.
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Commute via the Umpqua Public Transportation District
Interstate 5 runs north and south through the city, while Oregon State Route 99 is a vital east-west highway. The Umpqua Public Transportation District offers a public bus service; commuters can use the Red Line to reach the cities of Sutherlin, 13 miles north, or Winston, 7 miles south. For domestic and international travel, residents must travel 80 miles north to the Eugene Airport or the Portland International Airport, which is 190 miles away.
Crime is trending downward in Roseburg. Reported incidents dropped 18% between 2020 and 2024, according to the Oregon State Police. Most crime instances in the five-year period were property-related.
Community sports games at Stewart Park
Stewart Park, the city’s largest green space, spans over 200 acres on Roseburg’s western side. It’s a massive park that includes athletic fields, a playground, paved trails and a horseshoe pit, plus a 9-hole golf course, a skatepark and a butterfly garden. The YMCA of Douglas County sits between the golf course and the softball fields, and sports leagues like Roseburg American Legion Baseball and the community college’s Umpqua RiverHawks play at the park’s Champion Car Wash Field. The South Umpqua River snakes through the city, providing residents with a place for fly-fishing, kayaking and boating.
Stewart Park is beautiful asset to Laurelwood offering golf, tennis, and softball fields.
Visit Stewart Park Golf Club for a memorable round near Eden Orchards.
The YMCA is nearby Laurelwood at Stewart Park.
The South Umpqua River surrounds Laurelwood and offers endless opportunity.
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Weather patterns and wildfire season
Roseburg experiences all four seasons; the city has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. The city and most western states experience wildfire season, an annual period of sporadic forest fires from July to October. The Douglas Forest Protective Association and Coos Forest Protective Association work with the Oregon Department of Forestry to prevent wildfires.
Visitors can explore the lush banks of Umpqua River, a jewel in West Harvard.
Find solace in the tranquil woods and fields of West Harvard.
Head to Glide, Oregon for access to The North Umpqua River at Swift Water Recreation Area.
Visitors can enjoy a day by the South Umpqua River in picturesque Echo Bend Ranch.
On average, homes in Roseburg, OR sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Roseburg, OR over the last 12 months is $367,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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