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Longview, WA

Longview, WA.

Population: 50,635 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Longview, WA is $385,923 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $379,000 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,307/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with volcanic activity, cold wave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$385,923

Typical home value

-0.1%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$385,923
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+0.7%
5-year appreciation
+8.3%
10-year appreciation
+98.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$394,901
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$379,000
Median list price
$389,900
Median price per sqft
$259
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
199
For-sale inventory
213
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
176
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
73

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,307/mo
1-year rent change
+0.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$974/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,124/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,398/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,936/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/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
18
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
3
High schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Educational Service District 112, Longview School District
Schools include
Cowlitz County Youth Services Center, Cascade Middle School, Columbia Heights Elementary, Kessler Elementary School, Mark Morris High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
volcanic activity, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
volcanic activity: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
49.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.0 in
Annual snowfall
1.1 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)
22
Days with Good air quality
226
Days with Moderate air quality
24
Highest AQI recorded (year)
72

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,660
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,738

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (43 mi)
National parks include
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Cougar Flat Airstrip (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
PEACEHEALTH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.4 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)
+538 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
49.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,893
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,461
Average weekly wage
$1,337
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
308

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

How it compares

LongviewState medianUS median
Typical home value$385,923$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$379,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,307/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,893$3,381$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, WA?
$385,923.
What is the median sale price in Longview, WA?
$379,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Longview, WA?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Longview, WA?
Typical rent: $1,307/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Longview, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: volcanic activity, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Longview, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Longview, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Longview, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Longview, WA?
18 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Longview, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Longview, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 22. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Longview, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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