Living in Longview, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Longview · Census data 2020–2024
Longview has 38,069 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $61,747 (37% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $361,600, the median rent is $1,137/month.
Longview at a glance
- Population
- 38,069
- Median age
- 40.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $61,747State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $361,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,137/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 55.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Longview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Longview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Longview the median home value is $361,600, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,137 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,784 a month in housing costs.
Longview median household income
The median household income in Longview is $61,747 and the income per person is $34,290. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Longview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,826
- Owner-occupied
- 55.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.8%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.36
Longview demographics
- Population
- 38,069
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 15,810
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Longview ›
Education in Longview
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Longview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Longview
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Longview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | 38,069 | $61,747 | $361,600 | $1,137 |
| Longview Heights | 4,357 | $74,570 | $456,700 | $1,346 |
| Beacon Hill | 1,804 | $86,806 | $397,600 | $806 |
| Lexington | 4,413 | $101,389 | $359,900 | $1,607 |
| Kelso | 12,684 | $66,751 | $337,600 | $1,220 |
| Rainier | 2,130 | $66,989 | $344,700 | $942 |
| Castle Rock | 2,217 | $69,639 | $348,600 | $1,222 |
| Kalama | 3,050 | $102,026 | $471,500 | — |
| Clatskanie | 2,364 | $90,709 | $363,900 | $1,017 |
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What is the median household income in Longview, WA?
The median household income in Longview is $61,747, 37% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Longview?
The median home value in Longview is $361,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Longview?
The median gross rent in Longview is $1,137 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Longview, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Longview?
The median age in Longview is 40.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Longview?
The average commute to work in Longview is 25 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Longview?
The unemployment rate in Longview is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Longview?
16.8% of adults in Longview have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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