At a Glance
Median Income
$62,488
$33,465 per capita
Home Value
$182,700
Zillow: $235,107
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
338/100K
2,355/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.4% 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
3.1 / 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 $62,488 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,465. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,316 business establishments, including 380 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Longview is $182,700 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,107. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Longview reports 338 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,355/100K. The murder rate is 10.7/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Longview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Longview has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population82,765
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,472/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,488
Per Capita$33,465
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$10,511M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,127
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,700
Rent$1,061
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$235,107
Housing Units36,344
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent338/100K
Property2,355/100K
Murder10.7/100K
Assault212/100K
Burglary315/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation384 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Longview was founded in 1871.
The median home in Longview was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is East Texas Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 380 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.