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Longview
  • Town in Texas

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Longview is a town in Texas with a population of 81,967. Longview is in Gregg County. Living in Longview offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Longview there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Longview and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Longview are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$147,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$900
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    46%
  • Own
    54%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    218.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    9.8
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    67.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    53.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    433.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,820.5
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    210.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    6%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    37%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

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