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TX area data

Longview, TX

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Longview.

Population: 109,853 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Longview, TX is $225,568 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $272,310 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,223/month. 29 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$225,568

Typical home value

+1.4%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$225,568
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+24.5%
10-year appreciation
+58.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$227,157
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$272,310
Median list price
$251,470
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
+2.4%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
301
For-sale inventory
556
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
460
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
105 days
New listings (monthly)
125

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,223/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,000/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,023/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,234/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,585/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,697/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
29
Elementary schools
14
Middle schools
6
High schools
7
Charter schools
16
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
EAST TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOLS, LONGVIEW ISD, PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS
Schools include
DAN CHADWICK CAMPUS, JUVENILE DETENT CTR, FOREST PARK MAGNET SCHOOL, LEAD ACADEMY H S, J L EVERHART MAGNET EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, hail, strong wind, tornado, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
184
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
25.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Garland Creosoting (2.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.2°F
Average high
77.3°F
Average low
54.9°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
Annual snowfall
0.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
316
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,295
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,392

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
In The Trenches Airport (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
9
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER, UT HEALTH EAST TEXAS TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL, CHRISTUS MOTHER FRANCES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+328 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
28.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,335
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
68,106
Average weekly wage
$1,182
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
194

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LongviewState medianUS median
Typical home value$225,568$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$272,310$285,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,223/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,335$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Longview, TX?
$225,568.
What is the median sale price in Longview, TX?
$272,310.
How long do homes take to sell in Longview, TX?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Longview, TX?
Typical rent: $1,223/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Longview, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, hail, strong wind, tornado, cold wave.
Is Longview, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 184 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Longview, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Longview, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Longview, TX?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Garland Creosoting, 2.7 mi.
How many schools serve Longview, TX?
29 schools (14 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Longview, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Longview, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Longview, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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