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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Gabriel Murphy

Day-to-day life in Longview, WA

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks in advance! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes ar...

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Thomas Ward

Affordable areas near Longview?

Hi all, The weather takes some getting used to. Cheers. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Gabriel Murphy

Most overrated things about Longview

Random thought, What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhoo

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sf_jack

Is Longview getting better or worse?

Random thought, Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $60,844 in Longview. Crime rate is something to consider -Longview sits at 263.8 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit nee...

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Maya Reed

Is it worth buying in Longview?

I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Longview sits at 263.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,119 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this?

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sf_jack

Best neighborhoods in Longview

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 30-year-old lawyer and Median household income is $60,844, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,836 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The scho...

13 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Austin Gonzalez

Job hunting in Longview -tips?

So, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Longview sits at 263.8 per 100K. Median household income is $60,844, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts?

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Thomas Ward

Planning a move to Longview -neighborhoods?

We have two kids and Median household income is $60,844, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $339,000, which seems about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if...

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Roger T.

Best industries in Longview right now

Curious what people think. Just moved here 6 months ago and Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any help is appreciated.

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Silas Turner

Things that make Longview unique

Hey, I'm originally from San Francisco and Rent is about $1,119/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Gabriel Murphy

What to expect moving to Longview?

Rent is about $1,119/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wh...

2 replies 20 upvotes moving
Gabriel Murphy

Rent vs buy in Longview -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $339,000, which seems about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective.

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Alice Hernandez

Is Longview a good place to live?

Hey, With a population of 37,836, Longview is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $60,844 in Longview. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic...

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jordan_heart

Couple moving to Longview from out of state

Curious what people think. Just moved here 14 months ago and Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Adam Perez

Moving to Longview -what should I know?

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,119 for rent here. The median home value here is around $339,000, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Longview sits at 263.8 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense o...

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Gabriel Murphy

Studio apartments in Longview -options?

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $60,844 in Longview. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here?

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Maya Reed

Affordable areas near Longview?

Just moved here 9 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,119 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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