Longview Metro Area, TX

Living in the Longview Metro Area

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 18
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 18
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Schools 41
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Residents

285k Population +75k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black18%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate31%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$7.3k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$134k Median Home Value +$35k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$667 Median Monthly Rent +$150 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas28%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Longview Metro Area

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in the Longview Metro Area

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 4 0
Feb 50 4 0
Mar 57 5 0
Apr 65 4 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 83 3 0
Aug 83 3 0
Sep 76 3 0
Oct 66 5 0
Nov 56 5 0
Dec 47 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Longview Metro Area

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado28
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Longview Metro Area, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Longview Metro Area, TX

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The Prep School
5 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Longview Metro Area, TX

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LeTourneau University
3 miles, NW
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Wiley College
19 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Longview Metro Area, TX

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Airports

Airports near Longview Metro Area, TX

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