Living in Rogue River, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rogue River · Census data 2020–2024
Rogue River has 2,238 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $54,537 (34% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $310,200, the median rent is $1,348/month.
Rogue River at a glance
- Population
- 2,238
- Median age
- 50State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $54,537State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $310,200State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,348/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Rogue River a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Rogue River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rogue River the median home value is $310,200, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,454 a month in housing costs.
Rogue River median household income
The median household income in Rogue River is $54,537 and the income per person is $34,689. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Rogue River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,288
- Owner-occupied
- 56.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.03
Rogue River demographics
- Population
- 2,238
- Median age
- 50
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 33.6%
- Households
- 1,104
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rogue River ›
Education in Rogue River
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Rogue River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rogue River
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 73.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.8%
Rogue River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue River | 2,238 | $54,537 | $310,200 | $1,348 |
| Foots Creek | 1,110 | $73,786 | $474,200 | — |
| Gold Hill | 1,288 | $56,359 | $340,500 | $1,471 |
| Wimer | 421 | $43,558 | $329,100 | — |
| Grants Pass | 39,311 | $59,646 | $382,600 | $1,217 |
| New Hope | 1,296 | $65,000 | $437,900 | — |
| Redwood | 3,721 | $68,125 | $397,800 | $1,165 |
| Jacksonville | 2,991 | $90,341 | $649,200 | $1,615 |
| Central Point | 19,216 | $86,058 | $389,100 | $1,364 |
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What is the median household income in Rogue River, OR?
The median household income in Rogue River is $54,537, 34% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rogue River?
The median home value in Rogue River is $310,200, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Rogue River?
The median gross rent in Rogue River is $1,348 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Rogue River, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 10.2%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Rogue River?
The median age in Rogue River is 50 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Rogue River?
The average commute to work in Rogue River is 21 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rogue River?
The unemployment rate in Rogue River is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rogue River?
21.2% of adults in Rogue River have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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