Long View, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan · City

2.8 Fair / 5.0
4,967 Population
$44,156 Median Income
$142,900 Home Value
$744 Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
531 Violent Crime / 100K
42.9 yrs Median Age
8.2% Bachelor's Degree+
2.8
Overall
3.7
Economy
4.9
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.7
Education

People

Population4,967
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,236/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 54.6%

Economy

3.7/5
Median Income$44,156
Per Capita Income$26,002
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty Rate3.3%
County GDP$12,403M

Housing

4.9/5
Home Value (Census)$142,900
Median Rent$744
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,161

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Depression26.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime531/100K
Property Crime4,722/100K
Murder40.9/100K
Vehicle Theft306.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Jan / Jul40° / 78°
Rain47 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

1.7/5
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+84.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.46
Libraries (County)10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Work From Home1.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Long View Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$44,156
Home Value$142,900
Median Rent$744
Poverty Rate3.3%
Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
Unemployment3.5%
Violent Crime531.5 /100K
Avg Temperature59.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,967
Population Density1,236 per sq mi
Median Age42.9 years
Male53.9%
Female46.1%
Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54.6% Black 18.6% Hispanic 0.6% Other 26.2%
White54.6%
Black or African American18.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races26.2%

Language

English Only76.4%
Spanish Speakers23.6%
English 76.4% Spanish 23.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability21.4%
Health Insurance81.2%

Income

41% below avg
Median Household Income$44,156
Per Capita Income$26,002
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,072
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$74,807

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Poverty Rate3.3%
Total Establishments (County)5,206
County GDP$12,403M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation375
Healthcare Facilities434
Retail Stores688
Manufacturing358
Total Establishments5,206

Industry Mix

Restaurants 375 Healthcare 434 Retail 688 Manufacturing 358

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$74,807
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,232

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.7 min
Work From Home1.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

49% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$142,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$225,000
Price Per Sq Ft$200
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio99.6%
Price Drops21.4%
Active Inventory14

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied56.1%

Rental Costs

36% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$744

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedroom$1,161
3 Bedroom$1,499
4 Bedroom$1,780

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,232
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.96%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.8%
Asthma11.1%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity26.8%
Depression26.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage81.2%
Regular Checkup76.7%
Premature Death Rate11,084 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.2 / 10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)434
Restaurants (County)375

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime531.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter40.9 /100K
Rape40.9 /100K
Robbery143.1 /100K
Aggravated Assault306.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime4,722.0 /100K
Burglary1,676.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,739.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft306.6 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)31

Temperature

40°F Jan 78°F Jul
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation47.2 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Land Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density1,236 per sq mi
Latitude35.7231°
Longitude-81.3855°
County FIPS37035

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.6%
D 30.6%

Republican +38 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.2%
High School+84.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.46

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,236 per sq mi
Land Area4.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)10

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)31

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