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Longview.
About
Life in Longview
If you're considering Longview, you're looking at a stable mid-sized city with solid job diversity and genuinely affordable housing—median homes about $203,000 and rent around $1,101 a month are real advantages compared to Texas metros. The economy runs on manufacturing and industrial companies rather than a single industry, which provides job stability, and the unemployment rate sits at a healthy 4.5 percent. That said, this is an East Texas city, so summer heat and humidity are real factors you'll deal with—there's no escaping that climate.
Longview at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.3%
Foreign-Born
9.0%
Broadband Internet
89.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Longview: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Longview, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (66.4%), and 16.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.1%
of residents
65 and Older
16.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.3%
of households
Married Couples
40.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Longview
In Longview, rent runs 22% below the TX average, and home values are 29% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,412
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $232,947 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Longview
Unemployment in Longview is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Longview Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.7 min avg
How Longview residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Longview, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG)
Regional airport · few flights33k passengers boarded in 2025
- 136 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 5% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Longview runs 5% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
345.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,130.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Longview Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Gregg County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Gregg County, which includes Longview, the most common type is heat, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Heat | $115,000 |
| 2024 | 24 | Heat | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 27 | Heat | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Heat | $413,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Heat | None reported |
| 2019 | 16 | Heat | $80,000 |
| 2018 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Gregg County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Gregg County, which includes Longview, is typically good — 316 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
316
per year
Moderate Days
48
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Gregg County, county-wide
Climate94°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Longview has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.9"
Hot Days/Year
112
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
38
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
93
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 4.23" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 4.26" |
| Mar | 71°F | 47°F | 4.96" |
| Apr | 78°F | 54°F | 5.04" |
| May | 85°F | 63°F | 4.71" |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 4.03" |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 3.26" |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 2.91" |
| Sep | 90°F | 67°F | 3.88" |
| Oct | 80°F | 56°F | 4.55" |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 3.42" |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 5.25" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 3.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Longview
Longview has 3 hospitals, averaging 3.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
16.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.5 / 5
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center · 700 E Marshall Ave
- Hospital campus: CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall · 811 S Washington Ave, Marshall
Longview Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Longview
Psychiatric
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Longview
Longview's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
28
within city limits
Private Schools
11
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Longview
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,468 students · in-state tuition $38,290 · 54% graduate · median earnings $61,644 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 3,215 students · in-state tuition $2,160 · 34% graduate · median earnings $41,097 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Longview
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Longview
Longview Public Library
222 W Cotton St, Longview
Broughton Branch Library
801 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Longview
Cities Near Longview
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Longview?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Longview FAQ
Is Longview, Texas affordable?⌄
Longview's median rent is $1,101/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $63,340/year. Median home value is $202,600.
Is Longview, Texas safe?⌄
Longview's violent crime rate was 346 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2131 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Longview, Texas?⌄
Longview has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Longview, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Longview is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,101/month and median household income is $63,340/year. The median home value is $202,600. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Longview, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Longview is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from