At a Glance
Median Income
$60,844
$34,987 per capita
Home Value
$339,000
Zillow: $383,772
Median Rent
$1,119/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
264/100K
2,879/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
240 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Longview residents earn a median household income of $60,844 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,987. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,712 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Longview is $339,000 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,772. Median rent is $1,119/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Longview reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,879/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Longview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Longview has 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population37,836
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density2,556/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,844
Per Capita$34,987
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$7,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
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%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Longview was founded in 1850.
The median home in Longview was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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