At a Glance
Median Income
$44,156
$26,002 per capita
Home Value
$142,900
Zillow: $146,631
Median Rent
$744/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Long View a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.4% (50% above 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,967
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,236/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,156
Per Capita$26,002
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,900
Rent$744
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$146,631
Housing Units2,496
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,115 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Long View was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.