Longview, Texas
Among the top 25% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 46% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 48% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 75% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 18% of US places
- top 5% for air quality
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 8% for property crime
Longview is a mid-size city in Texas with about 82,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include air quality, income tax, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on summer humidity and property crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 4.9 in3.4 in
oppressive 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 59% of US places
Home Value$170k53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 41% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.34%better than 32% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.45%better than 88% of US places
Unemployment3.5%better than 54% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation50.5 in80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.9 inbetter than 79% of US places
Sunny Days208 daysbetter than 26% of US places
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 9% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk75.4better than 34% of US places
Air Quality24 AQIbetter than 95% of US places
School Quality54.2better than 43% of US places
Violent Crime1617/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Property Crime2865/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population82,17699th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.123rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5589th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9644th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3763rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)53.1%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)21.5%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)20.4%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.3%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 84% of US places
Walkability9.1/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance124 mibetter than 26% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.6%better than 55% of US places
Amenities Nearby21.05better than 22% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 18% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Longview an affordable place to live?
- Longview is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 59% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Longview?
- The median home value in Longview is $170k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Longview?
- Median household income in Longview is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Longview?
- Median gross rent in Longview is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Longview safe?
- Longview is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1617/100k (better than 14%). Property crime is 2865/100k.
- What is the weather like in Longview?
- Longview averages 84°F in July and 47°F in January, with 50.5 in of annual precipitation and about 208 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Longview?
- Public-school quality in Longview is about average, scoring better than 43% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Longview?
- The average one-way commute in Longview is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)