Longview Metro Area, Texas 

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Population

285,741

+47.3% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

7.8%

Cost of Living

80.9 / 100

Median Home Price

$190,700

Median Income

$57,111

Comfort Index (Climate)

4.1 / 7.4

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Longview Metro Area, Texas

Longview, Texas is situated in Gregg County and home to around 81,000 people. This city has a strong economy with major employers such as Good Shepherd Medical Center, LeTourneau University and Fredonia Hill Baptist Church providing employment opportunities. Visitors can explore attractions like the Longview Museum of Fine Arts or take a leisurely stroll through Maude Cobb Activity Center. With its diverse range of activities and amenities, Longview is an ideal destination for families or travelers looking for an exciting experience. Small-city complex - Northeast Texas, 30 miles from Louisiana border.
State: Texas
County:
Metro Area: Longview Metro Area
City: Longview, Henderson, 19 total
Zip Codes: 75605, 75604, 75662, 75602, 75652, 75601, 75644, 75647, 75654, 75645, 21 total
Cost of Living: -19.1% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 259 ft above sea level

Pros
Cost of living
Historic interest
Nearby recreation
Cons
Entertainment
Viloent crime rate
Summer heat

What Bert Has To Say About Longview Metro Area

Longview is a small city in eastern Texas about 130 miles east of Dallas. Marshall is a small but culturally and historically rich former boom town an additional 35 miles east. Originally a transportation center for nearby agriculture and timber industries, the Longview-Marshall area prospered from the oil booms of the 1920’s and 1930’s, and Longview has a sizable, downtown, historic area (“One Hundred Acres of History”).


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ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Longview Metro Area is 7.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Longview Metro Area jobs have increased by 1.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Longview Metro Area's cost of living is 19.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Longview Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
April, October and May are the most pleasant months in the Longview metro area, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, the Longview metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 73.1% to 25.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Longview Metro Area's population is 285,741 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 3.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 22.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Longview Metro Area is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.0%.

SCHOOLS
Longview Metro Area public schools spend $11,439 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.7 students per teacher in Longview Metro Area. More Education



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Housing Market in Longview

It's a good time to buy in Longview. Home Appreciation is up 15.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Longview is .

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ZIP CODES IN LONGVIEW METRO AREA, TEXAS
75605, 75604, 75662, 75602, 75652, 75601, 75644, 75647, 75654, 75645, 21 total

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