The Town FilesRoseburg, Oregon
City in Douglas County · population 23,683 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $289,800
- Household income
- $53,918
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 39.6
Roseburg is a city of 23,683 people in Douglas County, Oregon. The median home is worth $289,800, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more vibrant than 78% of Oregon towns, hipper than 76% of Oregon towns, more walkable than 73% of Oregon towns.
How Roseburg ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Roseburg is worth $289,800, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $53,918, which is more affordable than 42% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,063 a month. 53.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Roseburg | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,800 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,063 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $53,918 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 53.8% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Roseburg
| People | Roseburg | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.4% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 13.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 15.6 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Roseburg
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 36.4°F. About 33.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Roseburg since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on June 18, 2013 about 5.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on April 23, 2012.
Severe weather in Douglas County since 1996
Douglas County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4881: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 9, 2020 | Fire | FM-5365: Archie Creek Fire |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Douglas County
Douglas County had 38,573 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,000 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Roseburg itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Roseburg
14 public schools with 5,430 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseburg High School | 9-12 | 1,665 | 21.1 |
| John C Fremont Middle School | 6-8 | 650 | 16.3 |
| Joseph Lane Middle School | 6-8 | 566 | 14.9 |
| Hucrest Elementary School | K-5 | 405 | 17.6 |
| Eastwood Elementary School | PK-5 | 384 | 17.5 |
| Fullerton IV Elementary School | K-5 | 340 | 16.2 |
| Melrose Elementary School | K-5 | 335 | 18.6 |
| Fir Grove Elementary School | K-5 | 262 | 14.6 |
| Sunnyslope Elementary School | K-5 | 252 | 13.3 |
| Green Elementary School | PK-5 | 251 | 13.9 |
| Phoenix School (charter) | 8-12 | 160 | 11.4 |
| Lookingglass Elementary School | PK-5 | 138 | 15.3 |
Towns near Roseburg
- Roseburg North, OR3.2 mi · 4,375 people · home $237,500
- Green, OR5.3 mi · 7,614 people · home $265,500
- Winston, OR8.0 mi · 5,625 people · home $244,100
- Sutherlin, OR11.3 mi · 8,524 people · home $273,600
- Myrtle Creek, OR14.3 mi · 3,481 people · home $239,900
- Tri-City, OR16.4 mi · 4,019 people · home $246,600
Roseburg questions
Is Roseburg, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Roseburg scores better for retirees than 22% of Oregon towns and quieter than 30%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.6).
How much does a house cost in Roseburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Roseburg is valued at $289,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,918, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,063 a month.
What is the weather like in Roseburg?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 36.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Roseburg get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Roseburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on June 18, 2013. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)