At a Glance
Median Income
$75,417
$40,560 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
Zillow: $159,684
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
13.4% smoking rate
How Longview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Longview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Longview a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Longview residents earn a median household income of $75,417 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,560. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 603 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Longview is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,684. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.3% of adults in Longview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Longview has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population90
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,417
Per Capita$40,560
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$159,684
Housing Units51
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,968/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation676 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute39 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Longview was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.