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Long View, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Catawba County County
Long View, NC
At a Glance
How Long View Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Long View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Long View a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Long View residents earn a median household income of $44,156 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,002. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Long View is $142,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,631. Median rent is $744/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Long View reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,788/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.2% of adults in Long View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Long View has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.