Longview, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Longview, Washington Summary

Life in Longview research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Longview over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Longview:

  • The population in Longview is 37,542.

  • The median home value in Longview is $239,100.

  • The median income in Longview is $53,044.

  • The cost of living in Longview is 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Longview is $969.

  • The unemployment rate in Longview is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Longview is 13.7%.

Longview SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
5
Commute
8

Longview, WA Crime Report

1,826
Total Crimes
4,834.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
108.02%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Longview
/ 100k People
Washington
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,826 4,834.8 3,026.1 2,324.2
Violent Crime 132 349.5 293.7 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.9 6.3
Robbery 35 92.7 67.4 66.1
Aggravated Assault 71 188.0 187.6 268.2
Property Crime 1,694 4,485.3 2,732.4 1,954.4
Burglary 292 773.1 522.1 269.8
Larceny 1,188 3,145.5 1,854.2 1,401.9
Car Theft 214 566.6 356.1 282.7

Longview, WA Cost Of Living

105
Longview's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Longview Washington National Average
Overall 105 115 100
Services 121 112 100
Groceries 114 109 100
Health 119 119 100
Housing 88 129 100
Transportation 131 116 100
Utilities 89 90 100

Longview, WA Photos

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Looking Across The Columbia River Toward Longviewc Where The Kaiser Aluminum Plant And The Weyerhauser Pulp Mill
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Rankings for Longview in Washington

Map Of Longview, WA

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Population over time in Longview

Year Population % Change
2021 37,914 2.2%
2020 37,092 1.0%
2019 36,740 0.1%
2018 36,720 0.3%
2017 36,619 0.1%
2016 36,589 -0.2%
2015 36,656 -0.0%
2014 36,660 -0.1%
2013 36,695 0.2%
2012 36,605 -

Race / Ethnicity in Longview

White
79.0% (29,663)
African American
1.3% (495)
American Indian
1.1% (426)
Asian
1.7% (654)
Hawaiian
0.2% (78)
Other
0.0% (17)
Two Or More
6.1% (2,288)
Hispanic
10.4% (3,921)
Race Longview WA USA
White 79.0% 66.5% 59.4%
African American 1.3% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 1.1% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 8.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.6% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.1% 5.8% 3.2%
Hispanic 10.4% 13.2% 18.4%

Gender in Longview

Female
52.4% (19,679)
Male
47.6% (17,863)
Gender Longview WA USA
Female 52.4% 49.7% 50.5%
Male 47.6% 50.3% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Longview for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
4.0% (1,501)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (2,627)
High School / GED
31.0% (11,638)
Some College
30.0% (11,262)
Associate's Degree
12.0% (4,505)
Bachelor's Degree
10.0% (3,754)
Master's Degree
4.0% (1,501)
Professional Degree
1.0% (375)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (375)
Education Longview WA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 31.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 30.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 12.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 10.0% 23.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Longview, Washington

Less than $10,000
5.9% (222,001)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (200,296)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.5% (393,279)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.5% (432,677)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.8% (519,260)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.3% (687,943)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.7% (591,216)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.8% (443,766)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (142,024)
$200,000 or more
3.2% (121,734)
Income Longview WA USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 4.2% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 2.9% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.5% 5.9% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.5% 6.4% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.8% 10.1% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 16.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.7% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.8% 18.7% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 9.8% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.2% 12.4% 9.5%

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