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Longview, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County
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
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$339,000
20% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,119/mo
4% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.4%
20% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
16,847
Median year built: 1966
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$339,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$383,772
Median Sale Price
$351,250
Median List Price
$379,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
52.4%
Owner-Occupied
47.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$1,119/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,354/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
47 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
28
Price Drops
20.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$278
Active Inventory
89
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1966
Average age of housing stock: 60 years
Homeownership Rate
52.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $339,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,772 |
| Median Sale Price | $351,250 |
| Median List Price | $379,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $278 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,119 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,354 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
| Days on Market | 47 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.2% |
| Homes Sold | 28 |
| Active Inventory | 89 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $278 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 16,847 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |