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Longview, TX Area Guide

A modern community with historic charm

Historic Community Parks

Welcome to Longview, Texas, a welcoming East Texas community where small-town charm meets city convenience. The downtown cultural district encompasses 320 acres, featuring the Longview Museum of Fine Arts, local eateries, green spaces, and preserved historic architecture. The 29-acre Longview Arboretum and Nature Center provides residents with walking trails and native gardens, while the city's expanding trail network will connect neighborhoods across 10 miles of paths.

Longview balances its railroad heritage with thoughtful development, creating an appealing mix of historic charm and modern living. The presence of LeTourneau University and the Longview University Center of UT Tyler adds to the city's dynamic atmosphere. Notable areas include the Spring Hill neighborhood to the north and the Pine Tree area to the west, each offering distinct residential communities. The city's name originated in 1870 when railroad surveyors appreciated the expansive view from a local settler's porch, and today Longview serves as Northeast Texas's regional center. The annual Great Texas Balloon Race, an official state legacy event, fills the skies with color while drawing visitors from across the country, and the revitalized downtown continues to grow with local businesses and entertainment venues.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Longview, TX is $775 for a studio, $935 for one bedroom, $1,128 for two bedrooms, and $1,316 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Longview has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$935/month
678 Sq Ft
House
$1,797/month
1,276 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,130/month
1,052 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Longview, TX is 7.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Longview is 16.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $775 - $1,316. You can expect to pay 2.9% less for groceries, 5.7% more for utilities, and 10.8% less for transportation.

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Hudson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

559 Students

Spring Hill Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

459 Students

Birch Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

696 Students

Parkway Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

678 Students

Bramlette STEAM Academy

Public

Grades K-5

476 Students

Foster Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

809 Students

Judson STEAM Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

621 Students

Spring Hill J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

479 Students

Longview High School

Public

Grades 6-12

2,170 Students

Pine Tree Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

709 Students

Spring Hill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

641 Students

Dan Chadwick Campus

Public

Grades 9-12

136 Students

Longview High School

Public

Grades 6-12

2,170 Students

Pine Tree High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,319 Students

Lead Academy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

191 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.