A small city in Douglas County between Eugene and Roseburg
Sutherlin, a city in southwestern Oregon's Douglas County, has a population of about 8,700 and a suburban-rural mix. "It's a very small, tight-knit community. It feels like everybody knows everybody there," says Shae Ellison, a broker with Platinum Realty. "People grew up there, stayed there, raised their families there and their kids went to school there."
Nicknamed the "Land of Opportunity," Sutherlin has benefited from ongoing investment, including recent upgrades to its infrastructure. By the end of 2024, a building had been acquired for a new city hall, and upgrades were in motion for the fire and police stations. Many Sutherlin residents commute to nearby towns and cities. Healthcare and social assistance are two of the biggest industries. The closest hospital, Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg, is about 12 miles away. Manufacturing and industrial businesses are also of note; Sutherlin has more than a dozen diversified industrial land sites with potential for new or relocating companies.
Roseburg, with roughly triple the population of Sutherlin, is about 13 miles to the south, and Eugene, the state's second-largest city after Portland, is near 59 miles north. The Pacific Coast is about 90 miles to the west, and national forests are all around.
Sutherlin is home to approximately 8700 residents in southwestern Oregon.
Sutherlin's city hall moved to a new building in 2024.
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A variety of home types and prices in Sunderlin
There are 1940s cottages, 1970s ranch-style homes and newer contemporaries. A newer home on a 10-acre lot might sell in the mid $800,000. Townhouses, including new construction priced in the $300,000s, are primarily on the west side. Manufactured homes, some under $100,000, are concentrated on the east, though some are close to Interstate 5 on the west. Fair Oaks , a community northeast of Sutherlin, has a more rural flavor, with larger lots that accommodate pastures, gardens and other agricultural uses. Sutherlin's median home price of $355,000 is about 13% lower than the national median.
Fair Oaks homes offer a blend of modern comfort and small-town charm for peaceful living.
Fair Oaks countryside homes provide serene living spaces with stunning views and ample privacy.
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Fords Pond Community Park and the Cooper Creek Reservoir
Among Sutherlin's parks is the recently redeveloped Ford's Pond Community Park. Its 200-plus acres include a 2-mile paved loop. Boating and fishing are allowed when following local and state regulations. Cooper Creek Reservoir is surrounded by a mountain biking trail. The members-only Oak Hills Golf Club is in northwest Sutherlin. Sutherlin is also a gateway to the region's wine country, "the hundred valleys of Umpqua," an area formed by the convergence of the Klamath Mountains, the Coast Range and the Cascades.
Explore nature at Cooper Creek Reservoir in Fair Oaks, a haven for outdoor activities.
Ford's Pond is a favorite spot for locals in Sutherlin, who can take a stroll around its 2-mile paved trail.
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Events like the Sutherlin Blackberry Festival and Graffiti Weekend
Graffiti Weekend in July is a classic car celebration. "Different events will be on different days in different towns. There are 'Show-N-Shine' events all over Douglas County," Ellison says. The Sutherlin Stampede Rodeo and the Sutherlin Throwdown, which includes a cornhole tournament, are also in July. One of the biggest community events, the Sutherlin Blackberry Festival, takes place the third weekend in August. Music Off Central is held at the half-shell in Central Park on Thursdays in the summer.
Central Park's Half Shell is closed during the winter but is home to Music Off Central ever summer in Sutherlin.
Central Park has shaded areas for visitors to sit under during events in Sutherlin.
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Businesses on Central Avenue, a Thursday farmers market
Central Avenue, a portion of state Route 138, is the main street and retail corridor. East Central Avenue has the post office, a grocery store and some chain businesses. On West Central are more locally owned shops and restaurants. "The community very much supports local; there are a lot of small shops. A lot of people have created their lives and families and businesses here," Ellison says.
The Sutherlin Farmers' Market is held seasonally on Thursdays at the corner of Ponderosa Drive and Hospitality Way.
Chain shops can be found on Sutherlin's East Central Avenue.
Locally owned restaurants like Backside Brewing Co. are a favorite place to dine for residents of Sutherlin.
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Niche grades and renovations for Sutherlin School District
Sutherlin School District earns an overall B-minus grade from Niche. There are about 1,300 students and five schools, one of which is an online academy. "They pride themselves on their schooling and sports," Ellison says, noting that middle and high school games like football and basketball are popular. School renovations in recent years include a seismic retrofit at Sutherlin Middle School to meet earthquake safety standards, a new metal and agriculture shop for Sutherlin High School, and a resurfacing of the track used by those adjacent schools.
Sutherlin Middle School is a public school in Sutherlin, Oregon.
Sutherlin High School is home to the Bull Dogs in Sutherlin, Oregon.
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I-5, the Sutherlin Commuter bus and the Eugene Airport
State Route 99 and I-5 run north to south through Sutherlin. The Sutherlin Commuter, a bus line operated by the Umpqua Public Transportation District, connects to Roseburg Greenline and South County at Umpqua Community College. Stops on the route include the Sutherlin Visitor Center and Sutherlin High School.
About 61 miles north of Sutherlin, Eugene Airport has seven airlines offering domestic flights, with Dallas-Fort Worth as the farthest eastward destination.
Wildfire insurance coverage is required
From July through October, residents of the region stay alert to possible wildfires. The state's insurance code requires all home insurance policies to include wildfire coverage.
Crime statistics for Sutherlin are not readily available.
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