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Longview, WA

Washington · Cowlitz County · Longview-Kelso Metro

Longview is a mid-size city in Washington with a population of 37,836. Residents earn $60,844 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
37,836 Population 2,556/sq mi density
$60,844 Median Income $34,987 per capita
$339,000 Home Value $383,772 Zillow
$1,119 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
264 Violent Crime/100K 2,879 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,844 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$339,000 home value, $1,119/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K (31% below avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $60,844
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $339,000
20% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 264/100K
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.7%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,119
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.5%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.2%
18% lower than US avg

How Longview Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population37,836
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density2,556/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,844
Per Capita$34,987
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$7,231M
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$339,000
Rent$1,119
Ownership52.4%
Zillow$383,772
Housing Units16,847
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent264/100K
Property2,879/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault133/100K
Burglary415/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Uninsured10.8%
Smoking15.1%
Depression29.3%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI28 (Good)
Rain48.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.09

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.3%
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Is Longview a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Longview receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Longview has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Longview is $60,844, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Longview is $339,000, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,119 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Longview is below the national average at 264 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,879 per 100,000, 47% above the national average.

Education

16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Longview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Longview has a population of 37,836 with a density of 2,556 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48% male. The city is predominantly White (82.4%), with 5.1% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.6% of residents, while 8.4% speak Spanish. 10.1% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 22.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 93.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

37,836
Total Population
2,556
People / sq mi
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
5.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Longview vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.6%
17% above US avg
Spanish 8.4%
37% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Longview vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Longview is $60,844, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,987. The average weekly wage is $1,300. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,712 business establishments, including 230 restaurants. The cost of living index is 107, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 5.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Longview vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,844
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,987
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
IRS Avg AGI$77,507
Gini Index0.438 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.2%
18% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,712
County GDP$7,231M

Business (County)

Restaurants230
Healthcare246
Retail326
Manufacturing120

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,997
43% above US avg
Cost of Living107.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.47%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Drive Alone81.0%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home5.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Longview is $339,000, 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $383,772, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.8% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,119 (4% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,180 for a one-bedroom to $1,472 for a two-bedroom apartment. 52.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 16,847 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1966. The average annual property tax is $4,997 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 30.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$339,000
20% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$383,772
Median List Price$379,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$379,900
$/Sq Ft$278
Homes Sold28
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops20.2%
Inventory89

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,119
4% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,354
Rent Burden30.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Homeownership52.4%
Owner-Occupied52.4%
Renter-Occupied47.6%
Housing Units16,847
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,997
43% above US avg
Effective Rate1.47%
In Longview, 41.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.0% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.9% of residents. 31.4% have high blood pressure. 15.1% are current smokers. 17.6% report binge drinking. 23.3% are physically inactive. 29.3% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.1% experience frequent mental distress. 10.8% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,799. The dentist ratio is 1:1,722. 67.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.4 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-22)

PM2.5
9.3
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
11.6
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
0.9
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
104.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
0.7
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
134.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Longview vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.5%
29% above US avg
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma12.8%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.1%
8% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity23.3%
Depression29.3%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress15.6%
Short Sleep37.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Uninsured10.8%
26% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,799
Dentists1:1,722
Mental Health1:175
Checkup Rate68.3%
Dental Visits55.6%
Premature Death9,701/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access67.1%
Healthcare Facilities246
Longview has a violent crime rate of 264 per 100,000 residents, 31% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 133.2 per 100,000, robbery at 49.6, rape at 78.4. The murder rate is 2.6 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,879 per 100,000, 47% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,197, burglary at 415, vehicle theft at 266 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Longview receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Longview vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent263.8/100K
31% below US avg
Murder2.6/100K
59% below US avg
Rape78.4/100K
Robbery49.6/100K
Assault133.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,878.6/100K
47% above US avg
Burglary415.3/100K
Theft2,196.9/100K
Vehicle Theft266.4/100K
Arson20.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
Traffic Accidents184
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Longview experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average53.2°F
1% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density2,556/sq mi
Coordinates46.1457°N, 122.9643°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyCowlitz County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Washington Regional (KLS)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.2 / 100
Community Resilience59.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Volcano Relatively High
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,099 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 16, 2025.

Feb 28, 2001 7 km SSE of Longbranch, Washington M6.8 113 km
Jul 3, 1999 8 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.8 110 km
Mar 25, 1993 4 km E of Scotts Mills, Oregon M5.6 127 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 121 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 145 km
Jun 29, 2002 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon M4.5 134 km
Jul 22, 2001 4 km WSW of DuPont, Washington M4.3 107 km
Feb 14, 2011 31 km S of Morton, Washington M4.3 60 km
May 20, 1995 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington M4.1 113 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 149 km
Aug 16, 2004 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington M4.0 129 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 141 km
Jun 6, 2021 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon M3.9 133 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 98 km
Sep 10, 1994 2 km SE of Enumclaw, Washington M3.9 138 km
Apr 24, 2003 3 km NW of North Portland, Oregon M3.9 60 km
Oct 1, 2004 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington M3.9 60 km
Jan 3, 2018 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington M3.9 71 km
Feb 8, 1995 9 km ESE of Hubbard, Oregon M3.8 114 km
Aug 3, 2006 2 km WNW of Cherry Grove, Washington M3.8 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

55 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 6 fatalities, 303 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 66 km 6
Oct 14, 2016 EF2 89 km 0
Dec 8, 1993 EF2 96 km 0
Nov 10, 1965 EF2 62 km 0
Dec 10, 2015 EF1 53 km 0
Oct 23, 2014 EF1 2 km 0
Jan 10, 2008 EF1 56 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF1 76 km 0
Oct 9, 2000 EF1 97 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 86 km 0
Nov 12, 1991 EF1 80 km 0
Jun 29, 1989 EF1 37 km 0
Mar 28, 1985 EF1 6 km 0
Oct 13, 1984 EF1 30 km 0
Aug 16, 1978 EF1 41 km 0
Oct 3, 1967 EF1 74 km 0
Nov 11, 2024 EF0 96 km 0
Oct 28, 2024 EF0 3 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF0 37 km 0
Sep 27, 2021 EF0 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1980 WASHINGTON Explosion 250.0 m 61 61 km
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 133 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m 133 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Eruption + Earthquake 8 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Helens (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 61 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 74 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 92 km
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 114 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 121 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 131 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAGLE CREEK (48,816 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 EAGLE CREEK 48,816 99 km
2020 BIG HOLLOW 24,243 72 km
2022 SIOUXON 2,551 70 km
2022 NAKIA CREEK 1,737 71 km
1991 FALLS 1,389 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 8.5 in
February 42°F (6°C) 6.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.6 in
April 49°F (10°C) 4.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 8.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 9.1 in Coldest, Wettest

Longview has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (1.1").

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Longview is located in Cowlitz County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50% below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 58.6% of the vote, a 19.9-point margin. 88.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 6 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 246 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 81% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.6%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 19.9 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
Traffic Accidents184
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.7%
50% below US avg
High School+88.5%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
School Test Score5.09
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density2,556/sq mi
Total Area5.9 sq mi
CountyCowlitz County County

Services

Broadband Access88.3%
Avg Download Speed116.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed32.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations7
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities246
Restaurants230
Retail Stores326

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Drive Alone81.0%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home5.9%
Average costs for common services in Longview. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $268 ($161–$428)
Specialist Visit $375 ($214–$589)
Urgent Care Visit $214 ($107–$375)
Emergency Room Visit $2,354 ($856–$5,350)
Dental Cleaning $139 ($80–$214)
Dental Filling $268 ($161–$428)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $48 ($27–$80)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $80 ($54–$128)
Brake Pad Replacement $321 ($161–$535)
Tire Rotation $43 ($21–$80)
New Tires (Set of 4) $642 ($428–$1,070)
Battery Replacement $214 ($107–$375)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $107 ($64–$161)
Electrician (Per Hour) $96 ($54–$150)
HVAC Repair $428 ($161–$856)
HVAC System Install $7,490 ($4,280–$12,840)
Roof Repair $1,070 ($428–$2,140)
Roof Replacement $9,630 ($5,885–$16,050)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,605 ($535–$3,745)
Divorce (Contested) $16,050 ($5,350–$32,100)
DUI Defense $5,350 ($2,140–$10,700)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,605 ($856–$3,210)
Will Preparation $535 ($214–$1,070)
Trust Preparation $2,675 ($1,070–$5,350)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $27 ($16–$48)
Women's Haircut $59 ($32–$107)
Hair Coloring (Full) $161 ($80–$268)
Manicure $27 ($16–$48)
Pedicure $43 ($27–$70)
Massage (1 Hour) $86 ($54–$139)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.39 ($3.21–$5.89)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.75 ($2.68–$5.35)
Loaf of Bread $4.07 ($2.68–$5.89)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.82 ($3.21–$6.96)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.89 ($4.28–$8.03)
Rice (per lb) $1.07 ($0.64–$1.93)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $150 ($86–$268)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $75 ($32–$161)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $75 ($43–$128)
Internet (Monthly) $75 ($43–$107)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $70 ($32–$107)
Cable TV (Monthly) $91 ($54–$161)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $214 ($80–$535)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,140 ($1,284–$3,745)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $75 ($32–$139)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $16 ($8.56–$27)
Car Registration (Annual) $107 ($32–$268)
Driver's License Renewal $32 ($16–$80)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,284 ($642–$2,675)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,070 ($535–$2,140)
After-School Care (Monthly) $428 ($214–$749)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $54 ($27–$107)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,070 ($428–$2,675)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $13,375 ($5,350–$32,100)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $64 ($32–$107)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $107 ($54–$214)
Dog Grooming $64 ($32–$107)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $43 ($21–$80)
Dog Spay/Neuter $321 ($161–$535)
Cat Spay/Neuter $214 ($107–$428)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$1,547
Toddler$1,078
Preschool$1,078
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$1,066
Toddler$889
Preschool$889
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Cowlitz County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 7,250 139 $84,141 2.14
Health Care & Social Assistance 6,424 298 $63,595 1.09
Retail Trade 4,987 298 $40,541 1.21
Accommodation & Food Services 3,253 232 $26,051 0.87
Construction 3,235 400 $86,145 1.49
Administrative & Waste Services 1,546 154 $48,842 0.64
Professional & Technical Services 1,251 286 $94,902 0.44
Transportation & Warehousing 1,233 76 $139,676 0.71
Wholesale Trade 1,219 133 $83,138 0.75
Finance & Insurance 1,066 110 $82,733 0.64
Other Services 991 208 $47,386 0.80
Real Estate 439 94 $46,496 0.69
Arts & Entertainment 237 29 $24,236 0.34
Information & Technology 213 46 $84,617 0.28
Utilities 182 7 $144,902 1.16
Educational Services 157 34 $30,106 0.18
Management of Companies 60 4 $74,074 0.09

Colleges & Universities in Longview

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
Lower Columbia College Public · Bachelor's 3,338 $4,346 $5,633
Stylemaster College of Hair Design Private For-Profit · Certificate 75

Hospitals in Longview

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
PEACEHEALTH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals 3/5 Yes (360) 414-2000

Schools in Longview

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
R A Long High School High 922 42 22.0:1
Mark Morris High School High 914 43 21.3:1
Monticello Middle School Middle 494 32 15.4:1
Cascade Middle School Middle 462 26 17.8:1
Mint Valley Elementary Elementary 416 27 15.4:1
Robert Gray Elementary Elementary 414 25 16.6:1
Mt. Solo Middle School Middle 408 22 18.5:1
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl Elementary 384 23 16.7:1
Olympic Elementary School Elementary 354 24 14.8:1
Columbia Heights Elementary Elementary 334 23 14.5:1
Northlake Elementary School Elementary 321 23 14.0:1
Kessler Elementary School Elementary 289 22 13.1:1
Saint Helens Elementary Elementary 269 20 13.5:1
Kelso Virtual Academy Other 178 11 16.2:1
Cowlitz County Youth Services Center High 17 0
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Radio Stations near Longview

0 stations within ~55 km.

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National Parks Near Longview

21 national parks and monuments found near Longview.

ParkTypeFee
Fort Columbia State Park Free
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site National Historic Site $10
Gearheart Ocean State Park State Park Free
Ike Kinswa State Park Free
Jackson House State Park Free
Lake Sylvia State Park Free
Lewis & Clark State Park Free
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park National Historical Park $10
Matilda N. Jackson State Park Free
Millersylvania Memorial State Park Free
Monticello Convention Site State Park Free
Nisqually State Park Free
Paradise Point State Park Free
Rainbow Falls State Park Free
Schafer State Park Free
Seaquest State Park Free
Tilton River State Park Free
Tolmie State Park Free
WA State Parks Headquarters State Park Free
Washougal River State Park Free
Willie Keil's Grave State Park Free

Museums in Longview

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATION3605773119$246,045
COWLITZ COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION3605773119$246,045
HULDA KLAGER LILAC GARDENSARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER115 SOUTH PEKIN ROAD3602258996$96,976
MOUNT ST HELENS CREATION INFORMATION CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM3602745737$24,806
ART GALLERYART MUSEUM3605770544

Libraries in Longview

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LONGVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY1600 LOUISIANA STREET0.0207,999
KELSO PUBLIC LIBRARY351 THREE RIVERS DRIVE, SUITE 12630.082,800
CLATSKANIE LIBRARY DISTRICT11 LILLICH ST0.051,773
KALAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY312 N 1ST0.05,609
RAINIER CITY LIBRARY106 B ST0.04,237
CASTLE ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY137 COWLITZ ST W.0.01,480

Farmers Markets in Longview

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cowlitz County Community Farmers Market IIntersection of Broadway & CommerceVisit
Cowlitz County Community Farmers Market IICowlitz County FairgroundsVisit
Kelso Bridge Market351 Three Rivers Mall Drive05/01/2016 to 08/28/2016Sun: 10:00 AM-3:00 PM;

Hotels in Longview

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oregon Way Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites

Restaurants in Longview

42 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applebee's
Boss Hogg's BBQ Smoke Shack
Bruno's Pizza
Corner Cafe
Country Folks Deli
Curry King
Don Angel Taqueria
Don Pedro's Mexican Food
El Ranchero
Farmsook Thai Eatery
Fei's Carriage Restaurant & Lounge
Freddy's
Galaxy Gourmet
Golden Palace
Guadalajara Grill & Cantina
Gyros Gyros
Hart-C's
Hop-N-Grape
Indy Way Diner
Kim Bowl
Los Pepes
Lynn's Catering & More
Mae Phikul Thai
Mill City Grill
Minami Teriyaki
Omelettes & More
Palace Sichuan
Pancake House
Panda Inn
Papa Pete's Pizza
Pho Ever
Pie@Trio's Pizzeria
Rigo's Finest Latin Grill
Roland Wines
Ryoshi 153 Sushi & Bento
Siam Spice
Sushi Sakura
Tequila Fuego
Teri's on Broadway
Teriyaki Spice
UnPhogettable 2
Vernie's Pizza

Cafes in Longview

17 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Falls Coffee Company
Cafe Guse
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Eclipse Coffee & Tea
Heavenly Donuts
Keebler Coffee Roasters
Longview Donuts
Monticello Coffee House & Lounge
Mr. Bill's Espresso
Ocean Beach Espresso
Red Leaf
Red Leaf
Red Leaf Organic Coffee
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks

Theatres in Longview

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts
Stageworks Northwest

Clinics in Longview

17 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ankle & Foot Clinic
Casey Eye Institute - Lower Columbia Eye Clinic
Child & Adolescent Medical Center
Columbia Asthma & Allergy Clinic
Community Health Partners Free Medical Clinic
Cowlitz Family Health Center
Family Health Center 14th Avenue
Fresenius Kidney Care
Frontier Rehabilitation
Kaiser Permanente Longview-Kelso Medical Office
Kirkpatrick Family Care
Kirkpatrick Family Care
Pacific Surgical Institute
PeaceHealth Family Medicine
PeaceHealth Medical Group Behavioral Health
PeaceHealth Therapy & Wellness
PeaceHealth Women's Clinic

Dentists in Longview

10 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Advanced Dental Services
Apple Family Dental
Arbor Dental
Cascade Dental Care
Dream Dentistry
Happy Kids Dentistry
Lake River Oral & Facial Surgery
Lauren Cai Family Orthodontics
Three Rivers Dental
Troy Family Dental

Veterinaries in Longview

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cowlitz Animal Clinic
Mt. Solo Veterinary Hospital

Bus Stations in Longview

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Longview Transit Center

Gas Stations in Longview

20 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

76
Arco
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Chevron
Flying K
Fred Meyer
Longview Convenience
Marathon
Minit Shop
Pacific Pride
Safeway Fuel Station
Safeway Fuel Station
Shell
Shell
Shell
Sinclair

Banks in Longview

12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chase
Columbia Bank
Fibre Federal Credit Union
Fibre Federal Credit Union
Fibre Federal Credit Union
Heritage Bank
KeyBank
Lower Columbia Longshoremen's Federal Credit Union
Mint Valley Federal Credit Union
Red Canoe Credit Union
Red Canoe Credit Union
U.S. Bank

Gyms in Longview

10 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bliss Barre
FOE Crossfit
Forever Fit
Holos Yoga & Wellness Collective
Myklebust Gymnasium & Fitness Center
Physical Impact
Ride and Shine
Snap Fitness
Trac
Train Fitness

Breweries in Longview

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brew ExpressBreweries, Appliances, Coffee & Tea ShopsPo Box 17268662685953Visit
Grumpy's TavernCocktail Lounges, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Taverns, Bar & Grill Restaurants3225 Ocean Beach Hwy3606364322, 3604231866Visit

Nursing Homes in Longview

4 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
FRONTIER REHAB & EXTENDED CARE
1500 3RD AVENUE
For profit - Corporation 140 101 5/5 4/5 5/5 3604238800
PARK ROYAL HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
910 16TH AVENUE
For profit - Corporation 50 36 4/5 3/5 3/5 3604232890
AMERICANA HEALTH & REHAB CTR
917 7TH AVENUE
For profit - Corporation 74 55 3/5 2/5 4/5 3604255910
BEACON HILL REHABILITATION
128 BEACON HILL DRIVE
For profit - Corporation 67 56 2/5 4/5 5/5 3604234060

Pharmacies in Longview

9 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
FRED MEYER 3184 OCEAN BEACH HIGHWAY 360-636-6723
KAISER PERMANENTE LONGVIEW-KELSO MEDICAL OFFICE 1230 7TH AVENUE 360-636-2400
MEDICAL ARTS PHARMACY 901 15TH AVENUE 360-423-7847
OLYMPIC DRUG - 1158 1244 15TH AVENUE 360-423-3360
RITE AID - 5288 364 TRIANGLE SHOPPING CENTER 360-423-4833
SAFEWAY 1227 15TH AVENUE 360-575-6606
SAFEWAY 2930 OCEAN BEACH HIGHWAY 360-575-6246
WAL-MART - 2469 3715 OCEAN BEACH HIGHWAY 360-414-9602
WALGREENS - 9812 2939 OCEAN BEACH HIGHWAY 360-232-1021

EV Charging Stations in Longview

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
Bud Clary Chevrolet1030 Commerce AveNon-Networked1J1772COMBOprivate
Cowlitz PUD Main Office961 12th avenueBlink Network1J1772public
LCC LCC H&S #11810 Maple StreetChargePoint Network2J1772public
PORT OFFICE ADMINREARNORTH10 International WayChargePoint Network2J1772public
PORT OFFICE ADMINREARSOUTH10 International WayChargePoint Network2J1772public

Cell Towers in Longview

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
500 BURMA ROAD (43497)MTOWER56
1 LAULAINEN ROAD (10929)LTOWER52
300 N. PEKIN RDTOWER51
300 N. PEKIN RDTOWER51
73438 NEER CITY RD (10931)LTOWER49
73438 NEER CITY RD (10931)LTOWER49
1919 CLOVERDALE ROAD SOUTH (83564)MTOWER32
1919 CLOVERDALE ROAD SOUTH (83564)MTOWER32

Fire Stations in Longview

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Longview Fire Department Station 81740 Commerce AVEMostly career360-442-5503

Power Plants Near Longview

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
LONGVIEW FIBRENATURAL GAS FIRED COMBUSTION TURBINE; WOOD/WOOD WA221112-122.9OP
MINT FARM GENERATING STATIONNATURAL GAS FIRED COMBINED CYCLE221112-123.0OP
WEYERHAEUSER LONGVIEW WAWOOD/WOOD WASTE BIOMASS221117-123.0OP

Bridges in Longview

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
SlabPrestressed concrete196811010,052F
SlabPrestressed concrete continuous20151449,950G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1967808,100G
CulvertSteel1961236,426G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19641785,438G
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber19401633,133F
SlabConcrete continuous1953572,253F
SlabPrestressed concrete1978681,073F
SlabConcrete continuous191860759F
SlabPrestressed concrete200750675G
Tee BeamConcrete193040562G
SlabPrestressed concrete200742409G
SlabPrestressed concrete200256224G
Tee BeamPrestressed concrete19979875G

Correctional Facilities in Longview

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
LONGVIEW WORK RELEASE1821 1ST AVESTATE6060OPEN
COWLITZ COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION1725 1ST AVENUECOUNTY-999-999OPEN
COWLITZ COUNTY JAIL1935 1ST AVECOUNTY325-999OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Longview

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Kelso-Longview, WA501 South First AvenueTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Longview

7 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
GENERATING STATION WESTWARD 281566 KALLUNKI RDCOLUMBIA
LONGVIEW FIBRE PAPER AND PACKAGING, INC300 FIBRE WAYCOWLITZ
LONGVIEW FIBRE PAPER AND PACKAGING, INC300 FIBRE WAYCOWLITZ
LONGVIEW FIBRE PAPER AND PACKAGING, INC300 FIBRE WAYCOWLITZ
MINT FARM GENERATION LLC1200 PRUDENTIAL BLVDCOWLITZ
MINT FARM GENERATION LLC1200 PRUDENTIAL BLVDCOWLITZ
WEYERHAEUSER CO - LONGVIEW FACILITY3401 INDUSTRIAL WAYCOWLITZ

Airports Near Longview

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Portland International AirportPDXLarge Airport
Portland Hillsboro AirportHIOMedium Airport
Portland Troutdale AirportTTDMedium Airport
Southwest Washington Regional AirportKLSMedium Airport
Apple Valley AirportSmall Airport
Asplund FieldSmall Airport
Auberge Des Fleurs AirportSmall Airport
Banas FieldSmall Airport
Becker FieldSmall Airport
Bero FieldSmall Airport
Bruce's AirportSmall Airport
Brush Prairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Burnt Ridge AirstripSmall Airport
Burnt Ridge Nursery AirstripSmall Airport
Cedars North AirparkSmall Airport
Chadwick AirportSmall Airport
Chehalis Centralia AirportCLSSmall Airport
Chinook Ultralight AirparkSmall Airport
Cougar Flat AirstripSmall Airport
Cougar Mountain AirfieldSmall Airport
Curtis AirportSmall Airport
Daybreak AirportSmall Airport
Dick Fisher AirportSmall Airport
Dwight FieldSmall Airport
Ed Carlson Memorial Field South Lewis County AirportTDOSmall Airport
Evergreen North-South AirparkSmall Airport
Fantasy Field AirstripSmall Airport
Fly For Fun AirportSmall Airport
Fly JLA AirportSmall Airport
Flying B AirportSmall Airport
Flying K Bar J Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Flying K Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Gilbert AirportSmall Airport
Goheen AirportSmall Airport
Goodin Creek AirportSmall Airport
Grabhorn's AirportSmall Airport
Green Mountain STOLportSmall Airport
Grove FieldSmall Airport
Harris AirportSmall Airport
Hartley AirportSmall Airport
Harvey's Acres AirportSmall Airport
Hayden Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Holce & Oblack AirportSmall Airport
Karpens AirportSmall Airport
Kimbrel Farm AirportSmall Airport
La Center View-Air AirportSmall Airport
Lehman FieldSmall Airport
Mc Kinnon AirparkSmall Airport
McClellan FieldSmall Airport
Meyer Riverside AirparkSmall Airport

Police Stations in Longview

1 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office312 Southwest 1st Avenue

Grocery Stores in Longview

34 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
15th Food MartConvenience Store972 15th Ave
Baker's Corner StoreConvenience Store5601 Ocean Beach Hwy
Beachway Grocery and GasConvenience Store3115 Ocean Beach Hwy
Boondox MarketConvenience Store4604 Ocean Beach Hwy
Brar And Bullan LlcConvenience Store425 20th Ave
Divine MartConvenience Store1809 Washington Way
FRED MEYER 185Super Store3184 Ocean Beach Hwy
Hari Ampm 5300Convenience Store710 15th Ave
HOLTS MARKETConvenience Store464 Oregon Way
Indy Way FlywaysConvenience Store1161 Industrial Way
Kyrananim StoreGrocery Store1815 Washington Way
La Mexicana Meat MarketGrocery Store520 Oregon Way
Las ChispasGrocery Store2107 30th Ave
Longview ConvenienceConvenience Store1459 Hudson St
Matt's Custom Meats Inc.Specialty Store1255 Alabama St
Miller's MarketConvenience Store3152 Washington Way
Minit Shop TexacoConvenience Store3803 Ocean Beach Hwy
OCEAN BEACH CHEVRONConvenience Store3002 Ocean Beach Hwy
Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza WA004Specialty Store3187 Ocean Beach Hwy
SAFEWAY 1078Supermarket2930 Ocean Beach Hwy
SAFEWAY 91Supermarket1227 15th Ave
Short Stop 1Convenience Store4540 Ocean Beach Hwy
Speedy MartConvenience Store704 Tennant Way
St. Helens Shopping CenterConvenience Store236 30th Ave
STORE & DELIConvenience Store447 Oregon Way
Tenant Way ChevronConvenience Store1055 Tennant Way
Tienda Mexicana VeracruzConvenience Store965 15th Ave
Time Saver MartConvenience Store1456 California Way
Walgreens 09812Other2939 Ocean Beach Hwy
Walmart 2469Super Store540 7Th Ave
Walmart 5853Super Store3715 Ocean Beach Hwy
Washington Way MarketConvenience Store3357 Washington Way
Watershed Garden Works Inc 1Farmers and Markets2039 44th Ave
WinCo Foods 051Supermarket120 Triangle Ctr

Treatment Centers in Longview

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
A New SafehavenSubstance Abuse360-577-4340
Awakenings IncBoth360-423-2806
Columbia Wellness - Longview MainMental Health360-423-0203
Columbia Wellness - Outpatient and WRCBoth360-423-0203
Community Integrated Health ServiceSubstance Abuse800-392-6298
Community Integrated Health ServicesBoth855-303-4834
CORE Health - Ascent Youth Activity CenterBoth360-998-2047
CORE Health - MainBoth360-200-5419
Sea Mar Behavioral Health - Kelso/Sea Mar Community Health CentersMental Health360-261-7020 x39982

DOL Wage Violations in Longview

9 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $93,584 in back wages owed to 32 employees.

9
Violations
$93,584
Back Wages Owed
32
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Edk Kenit and Choimina Lukas 98632 1 $38,106 $38,106 1
PACIFIC TECH CONSTRUCTION INC 98632 Site Preparation Contractors 2 $15,634 $1,954 8
BBSP Properties, LLC and BJB Properties, LLC 98632 1 $11,889 $5,945 2
Store 'n Deli, The 98632 1 $9,323 $9,323 1
BRECHT PACIFIC PUBLISHING INC [OSHA] 98632 All Other Publishers 1 $8,646 $1,081 8
Tri Coast Construction, LLC 98632 1 $4,325 $4,325 1
PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center 98632 1 $3,832 $3,832 1
ADC PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT 98632 1 $1,397 $155 9
La Cabana 98632 1 $431 $431 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Longview

41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ABERNATHY ASSEMBLY OF GOD702 ABERNATHY CREEK RD
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCH2614 OCEAN BEACH HWY
AMERICAN BAPTIST RETIREMENT HOMES INC1767 - 20TH AVENUE
AS WE ARE ONE128 SWEET BIRCH DR
AWAKENING ENLIGHTENMENT BUDDHIST MONASTERY1405 21ST AVE
BEACON HILL BAPTIST CHURCH158 NIBLETT WAY
BLOW THE TRUMPET A NONPROFIT134 SUNSET VIEW RD
CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH2655 38TH AVE
CITISERVE OF COWLITZ COUNTY1335 11TH AVE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ASSEMBLY OF GOD3609 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RD
FATHERS HOUSE1228 WASHINGTON WAY
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LONGVIEW INC747 WHEELER ST
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH2000 E KESSLER BLVD
FISH MINISTRIES2461 42ND AVE
GRACE INTERNATIONAL CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES INC2203 38TH AVE
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH2725 DOVER ST
HIGHLANDS BAPTIST CHURCH303 20TH AVE
HOUSE OF PRAYER FOR ALL NATIONS LONGVIEW868 9TH AVE
IGLESIA DE DIOS PENTECOSTAL FILADELFIA CLA1345 BALTIMORE ST UNIT 73
IMAGO DEI MINISTRY HOMES168 HUHTA ESTATES RD
KELSO CHURCH OF TRUTH5555 OCEAN BEACH HWY
KELSO LONGVIEW ISLAMIC COMMUNITY107 JANICE AVE
LONGVIEW CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE814 15TH AVE
LONGVIEW FOURSQUARE CHURCH416 20TH AVE
LOVE IN THE NAME OF CHRIST OF COWLITZ COUNTY1105D 15TH AVE SUITE 432
LUKE MINISTRIES INTERNATIONALPO BOX 1636
MINISTERS OF GOD NP PC CORPORATION2729 FIELD ST
NEW BEGINNINGS COUNSELING SERVICES1327 18TH AVE
OASIS CHURCH2203 38TH AVE
OUTSIDE-IN MINISTRIES150 YELTON DR
PACIFIC WAY CHURCH OF CHRISTPO BPX 2263
PSALM 107 MINISTRY3341 OHIO ST
RADICAL LOVE MINISTRY841 12TH AVE STE A
RENEWAL CITY CHURCH1101 COMMERCE AVE
RIVERTOWN CHURCHPO BOX 2237
ROBERT GRAY BAPTIST CHURCH2448 46TH AVE
SHILOH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPPO BOX 882
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON BAPTIST ASSOCIATIONPO BOX 2736
ST STEPHENS EPISCOPAL CHURCH1428 22ND AVE
WASHINGTON PRISON DAWAH ORGANIZATIONPO BOX 693
WESTVIEW CHURCH2335 46TH AVE

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Mines
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Frequently Asked Questions About Longview

What is the population of Longview?

Longview has a population of 37,836 residents and is located in Washington. The population density is 2,556 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.1 years. The population is 52% female and 48% male.

Is Longview expensive to live in?

Longview is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 107 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $60,844, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $339,000 (20% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,119 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Longview safe?

Longview is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 264 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,879 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Longview receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Longview?

Longview has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 28.

How is the job market in Longview?

The job market in Longview is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,300. There are 2,712 business establishments in the area, including 230 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 5.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Longview?

The median home value in Longview is $339,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $383,772. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,119. Fair market rent is $1,180 for a 1-bedroom and $1,472 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 52.4%. The average annual property tax is $4,997.

How are the schools in Longview?

Schools in Longview score 5.1 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 16.7% of adults in Longview hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Longview?

The obesity rate in Longview is 41.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.1% of adults are smokers. 23.3% are physically inactive. 29.3% of residents report depression. 10.8% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 67.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,799.

What is transportation like in Longview?

The average commute in Longview is 25 minutes. 81% of workers drive alone to work, 1% use public transit, and 5.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Longview?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Longview is 82.4% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino. 91.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.4% speak Spanish. 10.1% of the population are military veterans. 22.3% of residents have a disability. 93.8% have health insurance coverage.

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