Roseburg, OR Homes for Rent

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. 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