Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$940
Population
28,326
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Roseburg sits in the heart of the Umpqua Valley, where the North and South Umpqua Rivers meet and the surrounding Douglas County timber country has shaped the city's character for generations. It's a working Oregon town with deep roots in forestry and agriculture, yet it also holds its own as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and commerce in southwestern Oregon. Umpqua Community College anchors the local education scene and draws students from across the valley. The city's economy has steadily diversified over the decades, giving Roseburg a grounded, self-sufficient feel that sets it apart from faster-growing metros up the I-5 corridor.
Neighborhoods here range from the tree-lined streets of older residential districts near downtown to newer developments spreading toward the city's edges. Renters will find a solid mix of housing options, from single-family rentals and garden-style apartment communities to townhomes and smaller multi-unit buildings scattered throughout the city. The scale stays approachable, with a downtown core that remains walkable and connected to everyday essentials. Roseburg covers just over 11 square miles, so no corner of the city feels too far removed from the rest, making it an accessible and grounded place to call home.
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Median Household Income
$46,393
Average: $61,936
Education
6,206
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,032
Workers Employed
Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Housing Distribution
Roseburg has more homeowners than renters.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Roseburg, OR is $718 for a studio, $940 for one bedroom, $1,136 for two bedrooms, and $1,303 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roseburg has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Roseburg, OR is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
Public
Grades K-5
57 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
402 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
263 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
171 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
583 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
646 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
171 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,674 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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