Longview, WA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Longview, Washington Summary
Life in Longview research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Longview over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Longview:
The population in Longview is 37,836.
The median home value in Longview is $385,781.
The median income in Longview is $60,844.
The cost of living in Longview is 110 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Longview is $1,119.
The unemployment rate in Longview is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Longview is 15.1%.
The average high in Longview is 61.4° and the average low is 42.8°.
Longview SnackAbility
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Longview, WA Crime Report
Crime in Longview summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Longview. Key points include:
There were 1,287 total crimes in Longview in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Longview is 3,391.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Longview is 216.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Longview is 3,175.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Longview is 60.05% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Longview Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Longview / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,287 | 3,391.8 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 82 | 216.1 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 13 | 34.3 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 52 | 137.0 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,205 | 3,175.7 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 88 | 231.9 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,028 | 2,709.3 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 89 | 234.6 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Longview, WA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Longview summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Longview. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Longview is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Longview is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Longview is $385,781.
The median income in Longview is $60,844.
Longview's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Longview Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Longview | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 109 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 127 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 91 | 100 | |
Longview, WA Weather
The average high in Longview is 61.4° and the average low is 42.8°.
There are 41.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.2 inches of precipitation each year with 4.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Longview |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Longview, WA Photos
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Longview Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Longview
The current population in Longview is 37,836. The population has increased 3.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37,836 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 37,722 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 37,542 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 37,914 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 37,520 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 37,092 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 36,740 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 36,720 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 36,619 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 36,589 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 36,656 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 36,660 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 36,695 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 36,605 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Longview
Longview is:
78.0% White with 29,528 White residents.
0.9% African American with 330 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 288 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 678 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 53 Other residents.
7.0% Two Or More with 2,650 Two Or More residents.
11.4% Hispanic with 4,308 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Longview | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.0% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.9% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 7.0% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 11.4% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Gender in Longview
Longview is 52.0% female with 19,656 female residents.
Longview is 48.0% male with 18,180 male residents.
| Gender | Longview | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Longview for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Longview completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Longview completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Longview completed high school / ged.
29.0% of adults in Longview completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Longview completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Longview completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Longview completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Longview completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Longview completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Longview | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 29.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Longview, Washington
3.9% of households in Longview earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Longview earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.7% of households in Longview earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Longview earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.9% of households in Longview earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Longview earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.5% of households in Longview earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.6% of households in Longview earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.3% of households in Longview earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.4% of households in Longview earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Longview | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.5% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% | 17.2% | 12.6% |
