Longview, Texas

Population 80,831

Longview is located in Gregg County, TX. The population is 80,831, making Longview the largest city in Gregg County.

There are 33 public schools in Longview with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Longview is moderate , and there are 334 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Longview is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Longview property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Longview include White Oak, East Mountain and Clarksville City.

Longview Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.5%

Crime Rate

26.68% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 232
  • Violent Crimes: 457
  • Robbery: 77
  • Burglary: 503
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

67.23% Higher than national avg.
  • 334 offenders in Longview
  • 41.32 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

682 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 53
  • Superfunds: 22
  • Tanks & Spills: 607

Unemployment

Very High 4.9%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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33 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 33 K-12 public schools in Longview, TX and 10 private schools. Homefacts rates Longview's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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334 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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235 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Longview, TX issued 235 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 235 permits, 168 were issued for single family homes and 67 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Longview, TX issued 521 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 521 permits, 220 were issued for single family homes and 301 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $696
  • 1 Bedroom: $785
  • 2 Bedrooms: $932
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,266
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,471

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Environmental Hazards

682 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Longview, TX has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Longview, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Longview, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.27°
  • February 51.13°
  • March 59.27°
  • April 66.65°
  • May 74.03°
  • June 82.57°
  • July 84.97°
  • August 85.54°
  • September 77.42°
  • October 66.25°
  • November 57.68°
  • December 49.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Longview, TX

Earthquakes
Longview, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Longview, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Longview, TX has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Longview, TX has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Longview, TX: $43,411

Unemployment

Unemployment in Longview is 4.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.60%
White Collar - 47.40%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Louie Gohmert

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

59 FCC Towers view all

2 Libraries view all

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