Community
Rogue River
A small city on the river and I-5, between Grants Pass and Gold Hill. An easy drive to either Grants Pass or Medford, with river frontage and rural lots just outside town.
Quick facts
Rogue River at a glance
Rogue River is an incorporated city in Jackson County, ZIP code 97537, on I-5 at Exit 48, where Evans Creek meets the Rogue. Grants Pass is about 15 minutes west and Medford about 25 minutes south. Valley of the Rogue State Park and the Mountain of the Rogue trail system are just southeast of town.
What it's like
Living in Rogue River
Rogue River is a small town that keeps the river in front of it. The paved Rogue River Greenway follows the bank from town to Valley of the Rogue State Park. Across the freeway, the Mountain of the Rogue trail system, Southern Oregon's first purpose-built mountain bike network, rises up the hillside.
Tailholt Coffee is the morning stop in town, and Paisano's handles pizza night. Every June, the town hosts its National Rooster Crow, running since 1953. North of town, Evans Creek leads into a rural valley of acreage and small farms.
Homes range from in-town houses near the river to rural lots and acreage up Evans Creek and along the hills.
Before you buy here
The homework
Near the Rogue and Evans Creek, check the flood zone. Outside city limits, check the well and septic records and the county zoning. Get a homeowners insurance quote before you make an offer.
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Questions
Rogue River FAQ
What is it like to live in Rogue River, Oregon?
A small river town on I-5 between Grants Pass and Medford, with a riverside greenway, a mountain bike trail system next door, and rural land up Evans Creek.
How far is Rogue River from Grants Pass and Medford?
About 15 minutes to Grants Pass and about 25 minutes to Medford.
What should I check before buying in Rogue River?
Near the Rogue and Evans Creek, check the flood zone. Outside city limits, check the well and septic records and the county zoning. Get a homeowners insurance quote before you make an offer.
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