Question 1

Is Redmond, OR or Roseburg, OR cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Roseburg, OR is cheaper. The median home price in Redmond, OR is approximately $424,200 and in Roseburg, OR it is approximately $233,700 — a difference of $190,500.

Question 2

Is Redmond, OR or Roseburg, OR safer?

Accepted Answer

Roseburg, OR scores higher on safety. Redmond, OR has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Roseburg, OR has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Redmond, OR or Roseburg, OR?

Accepted Answer

Redmond, OR has higher-rated schools. Redmond, OR has a school rating of 8/10 and Roseburg, OR has a rating of 7.4/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Redmond, OR or Roseburg, OR?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Redmond, OR	Roseburg, OR
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$424K	$234K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$974 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$78K ✓ Higher income	$50K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	Car-dependent
Transit Score	1/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	31/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	45 min ✓ Shorter commute	200 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	8/10 ✓ Better schools	7.4/10
Best for	Families with kidsFirst‑time home buyersCommuters to Portland	FamiliesRetireesRemote workers

Redmond, OR vs Roseburg, OR

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