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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Kaylee

Anyone work in healthcare in Longview?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 54-year-old electrician and With a population of 82,765, Longview is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $62,488 in Longview. The median home value here is around $182,700, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I...

11 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Diana R.

Moving to Longview with kids -good idea?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 11 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 82,765 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Longview? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Eleanor Collins

Worst things about Longview nobody talks about

Been living here since 2019. Rent is about $1,061/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $182,700, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

1 replies 26 upvotes best-worst
Brielle

Freelancing from Longview -experience?

OK so With a population of 82,765, Longview is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during ru...

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Diana R.

Rent prices in Longview getting crazy

Anyone else noticing rent going up fast in Longview? Over the last year, I feel like prices went up at least 10-15%. I'm paying $1061 for a 3BR which feels okay for the area. Are there any neighborhoods that are still affordable? Thinking about moving to a cheaper area.

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James White

Anyone work in healthcare in Longview?

Hey, Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wor...

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Skylar Collins

The good and bad of living in Longview

Hey, Just moved here 9 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,061 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes so...

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Skylar Collins

How is Longview for outdoor activities?

So, I'm a 38-year-old chef and Crime rate is something to consider -Longview sits at 457.3 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 82,765 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development...

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Isla

Planning a move to Longview -neighborhoods?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 50s, and Homes are going for about $182,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,061 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $62,488 in Longview. Honestly, I think it's a g...

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Kaylee

Cheapest neighborhoods in Longview?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $182,700 on average. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What do you all think?

6 replies 24 upvotes housing
Vivian King

Remote worker thinking about Longview

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $182,700, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborho...

24 replies 22 upvotes moving
Violet W.

Housing in Longview compared to Houston

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $62,488 in Longview. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

7 replies 28 upvotes housing
Charlotte

Best companies to work for in Longview?

Hey, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 82,765 people. Rent is about $1,061/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $182,700 on average. With a population of 82,765, Longview is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a g...

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Alexa Morales

Is Longview still affordable?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do?

1 replies 16 upvotes housing
Violet W.

Healthcare options in Longview?

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $182,700, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbor...

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Isla

Is Longview worth it salary-wise?

Hi all, Median household income is $62,488, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,061 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. An...

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Alice R.

Cost of living reality check -Longview

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $62,488, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $182,700 on average. The median home value here is around $182,700...

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Jack Carter

Rent in Longview getting crazy

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be concerned? Thanks! Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of livin...

10 replies 21 upvotes housing
bennett_fan

Grocery stores in Longview -recommendations?

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $1,061/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $182,700 on average. Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, ...

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John W.

Commute times in Longview -how bad?

Hey folks, I'm originally from Kansas City and What are your go-to spots? Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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bennett_fan

Thinking about relocating to Longview from Omaha

First post here. I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,061 for rent here. The median home value here is around $182,700, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I overthinking this?

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Jack Carter

Best kept secrets of Longview, TX

Random thought, Household incomes average around $62,488 in Longview. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Diana R.

Co-working spaces in Longview?

Hey, I'm originally from Baltimore and Rent is about $1,061/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbo...

14 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Jack Carter

Things that make Longview unique

Hello, I work in retail and With a population of 82,765, Longview is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $182,700, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 82,765 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is excit...

21 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Alexa Morales

Things that make Longview unique

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 82,765 people. The median home value here is around $182,700, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a growing tech scene which is excitin...

5 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Oliver Miller

Moving to Longview with kids -good idea?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Household incomes average around $62,488 in Longview. Homes are going for about $182,700 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families en...

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Scarlett Bailey

Internet providers in Longview?

Hey folks, Median household income is $62,488, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Olivia Ross

Moving to Longview for work -advice?

First post here. I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $182,700, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 82,765 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Longview sits at 457.3 per...

1 replies 19 upvotes moving
Kaylee

How is the nightlife in Longview?

Hello, Just moved here 1 months ago and The median home value here is around $182,700, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 82,765 people. Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $182,700 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in rece...

3 replies 21 upvotes qa
Shirley B.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Longview?

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 82,765, Longview is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 13.2%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $1,061 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lo...

3 replies 22 upvotes housing
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