Longview Heights, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,403 Population 1,058/sq mi density
$90,592 Median Income $40,091 per capita
$443,000 Home Value $383,772 Zillow
$1,203 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$90,592 median income, 10.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$443,000 home value, $1,203/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Longview Heights, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,592
21% above
$40,091 per capita
Home Value
$443,000
57% above
Zillow: $383,772
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
3% above
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Longview Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Longview Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
121%
Home Value
157%
Rent
103%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
283%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Longview Heights 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

Longview Heights residents earn a median household income of $90,592 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,091. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,712 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Longview Heights is $443,000 , 57% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,772. Median rent is $1,203/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

17.4% of adults in Longview Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Longview Heights has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.

Data Overview

People

Population4,403
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,058/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,592
Per Capita$40,091
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$7,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300

Housing

B+
Home Value$443,000
Rent$1,203
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$383,772
Housing Units1,621
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation906 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Longview Heights was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.