Longview prides itself as being a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Our location offers the best of both worlds. For people seeking an escape from rush hour traffic and overcrowded venues, Longview is the perfect place. A typical commute across town takes less than 30 minutes and traffic is essentially non-existent. And Longview supports a vibrant cultural arts community. Positioned on Interstate 20 between Shreveport, LA and Dallas, the amenities of a large metropolitan area are within an hour or two drive.
With a low crime rate, affordable housing, quality healthcare facilities, low cost of living, and exceptional schools, Longview has something to offer everyone. Our national rankings explain why residents who visit Longview overwhelmingly decide to stay. And why those who venture off always manage to find their way back home.
Longview has no match for its beautiful, pine-covered hills, public and private golf courses, trophy-yielding bass lakes, antiques shops and an abundance of community and regional festivals.
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| Amenity | # in area |
| Public Parks | 33 |
| Swimming Pools | 5 |
| Tennis Courts | 47 |
| Football / Soccer Fields | 14 |
| Mall | 1 |
| Cinemas | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Theatres | 1 |
| Symphonies | 1 |
| Orchestras | 1 |
| Ballets | 1 |
| Museums / Galleries | 3 |
| Protestant Churches | 98 |
| Catholic Churches | 7 |
| Jewish Synagogues | 1 |
| Mosque | 1 |
Longview enjoys a moderate climate all year long with an average of 268 sunny days. Winters are moderately cold with very little snow and ice precipitation. Total snowfall for the whole season is usually less than 2 inches. Summers are warm and dry. Average annual rainfall ranges from 45-50 inches per year.
Temperature:
Average Precipitation
| Climate(1) | |||
| Average Daily Temperatures | High | Low | Average |
| Annual | 76 | 56 | 66 |
| January | 56 | 38 | 47 |
| July | 93 | 74 | 84 |
| Rainfall in Inches | 46.5 | ||
| Snowfall in Inches | 1.0 | ||
| Wind speed in Miles per Hour (Annual Average) | |||
| Number of Days Sunny or Partly Sunny (Annual) | 268 | ||
| Elevation (Mean Feet Above Sea Level) | 330 | ||
| (1) www.weather.com |
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| Annual days with precipitation | 97 |
| Annual Snowfall (inches) | 1 |
| Average high temp in July °F | 93.8 |
| Average low temp in January °F | 37.8 |
| Average annual temp °F | 64.0 |
| Average annual rainfall (inches) | 46.5 |
| City | Population | Murder | Rape | Robbery | Assault | Burglary | Larceny- Theft |
Vehicle Theft |
Total Crime Index | Crime Rate per 1000 People |
| Longview | 78,319 | 10 | 41 | 134 | 396 | 857 | 3,073 | 360 | 4,871 | 62.19 |
| Tyler | 100,125 | 6 | 44 | 99 | 495 | 1,040 | 3,828 | 223 | 5,735 | 57.28 |
| Shreveport | 199,900 | 26 | 121 | 355 | 1,031 | 2,616 | 6,317 | 526 | 10,992 | 54.99 |
| Dallas | 1,306,775 | 148 | 505 | 4,487 | 4,021 | 19,594 | 36,147 | 8,384 | 73,286 | 56.08 |
| Houston | 2,280,859 | 269 | 712 | 9,449 | 12,061 | 27,924 | 74,582 | 12,817 | 137,814 | 60.42 |
| Austin | 796,310 | 38 | 265 | 1,231 | 2,256 | 8,749 | 34,827 | 2,250 | 49,616 | 62.31 |
| Waco | 127,039 | 5 | 51 | 195 | 587 | 1,856 | 4,373 | 210 | 7,277 | 57.28 |
| New York | 8,336,002 | 536 | 1,036 | 19,608 | 27,309 | 17,926 | 111,370 | 10,319 | 188,104 | 22.57 |
| Los Angeles | 3,841,707 | 293 | 923 | 10,924 | 9,344 | 17,410 | 55,248 | 17,046 | 111,188 | 28.94 |
| Washington DC | 601,723 | 132 | 184 | 3,914 | 3,238 | 4,224 | 18,050 | 4,864 | 34,606 | 57.51 |
| USA 2010 | 308,745,538 | 14,748 | 84,767 | 367,832 | 778,901 | 2,159,878 | 6,185,867 | 737,142 | 10,329,135 | 33.46 |
| Housing |
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| Number of Homes on the Market | |
| Single Family | 470 |
| Townhouses & Condominiums | 12 |
| Average Selling Prices | New and Existing |
| Average Price (Jan - Oct 2012) | $145,210 |
| Median Price (Jan - Oct 2012) | $135,430 |
| Townhouse/Condominiums 1,800 SF, 2 Bedrooms | $110,000 |
| Number of Single Family Homes for sale by Price | New and Existing |
| Under - $150,000 | 167 |
| $150,001 - $200,000 | 110 |
| $200,001 - $250,000 | 73 |
| $250,001 - Over | 120 |
| Rentals | Average Monthly Rent |
| Average Apartment Rent (2012) | $536 - $777 |
| Number of Apartments in Longview (2012) | 7,567 |
| Apartment Vacancy % (2012) | 5% |
Sources: www.realtor.com; Texas A&M Real Estate Center; LEDCO Apartment Survey- 2012
Updated: Dec 2012
| Education (3) | |
| Number of School Districts | 54 |
| Central City & Selected Suburban School Districts | 11 -County region statistics |
| Elementary School Enrollment | 65,498 |
| Secondary School Enrollment | 54,289 |
| Spending per Student | |
| Total | $7,836.95 |
| Instructional | $3,629 |
| Student Teacher Ratios- Overall | 12.7 |
| 7th Grade Standard Achievement Test Results | |
| Test Name | TAAS |
| Average Score | 89.9% Passing |
| ACT | |
| Average Score | 19.5 |
| SAT | 997 |
| % of Students Taking the ACT/SAT | 61 |
| % of High School Seniors | |
| Attending College | 68.9 |
| Entering the Labor Market | 31.1 |
| Mandatory Competency Testing for High School Graduation (Yes or No) | Yes |
| If Yes, % of Students Passing on First Attempt | 89 |
| Science and Technology Magnet Schools | 1 |
| Specialized High Schools | 0 |
| Tech Prep Programs | Yes |
| Occupational Clusters or Career Pathways | Yes |
| Vocational High Schools | 2 |
| Public Schools | |
| No. of Schools | 230 |
| Total Enrollment | 109,000 |
| Private Schools | |
| No. of Schools | 23 |
| Total Enrollment | 4,700 |
(3) Texas Education Agency, Academic Excellence Indicator System
* The 11 counties are Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Panola, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Wood.
| Sports | ||||
| Major & Minor College & Professional Teams | Professional | College | ||
| Major | Minor | |||
| Football | Dallas Cowboys | Tyler Junior College Apaches, Trinity Valley Cardinals, SFA Lumberjacks, Kilgore Rangers | ||
| Baseball | Texas Rangers | Tyler Roughnecks, Shreveport Captains | Tyler Junior College Apaches, Panola Ponies | |
| Basketball | Dallas Mavericks | Tyler Junior College Apaches, Panola Ponies & Fillies,Trinity Valley Cardinals& Lady Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, SFA Lumberjacks, Kilgore College Rangers & Lady Rangers | ||
| Hockey | Dallas Stars | Shreveport Mudbugs | ||
| Soccer | Tyler Junior College Apaches,SFA Ladyjacks | |||
| Culture (6) | |
| Top Annual Events | Dates |
| Alleyfest | May |
| Texas Shakespeare Festival | June-July |
| Great Texas Balloon Race | Mid-July |
| Festival on the Square | Mid Sept. |
| Gladewater Arts & Crafts Festival | End of Sept. |
| Tyler Rose Festival | Mid-October |
| East Texas Yamboree | Mid-October |
| Winnsboro Autumn Trails | October |
| Wonderland of Lights | Thanksgiving-Christmas |
| Cultural Places & Amenities (11 county area) | Number |
| Museums | 25 |
| Dance Companies | 3 |
| Symphony Orchestras | 5 |
| Opera Companies | 1 |
| Theater Companies | 5 |
| Recreational Outlets | 25 lakes within this region |
(6) Longview Convention and Visitors Bureau, East Texas Tourism Association
New investments and recent expansions in the area have helped to create a stable and growing economy for the Longview area. Longview has consistently maintained a cost of living at least 10% below the national average. Average Weekly Wages have increased steadily over the last several decades, as have per capita income and median effective buying income. Texas led the nation in job growth from 2006 to 2009. Unemployment for the Longview Labor Market Draw area maintained at 8% during 2009-2010 and in 2011 is under 8%.
Longview’s two major medical centers provide the region with state-of-the-art health care services. With a spectrum of options ranging from primary care and prevention to highly specialized surgery and disease treatment, nearly every health situation is managed within the community.
Emergency, home health care, elder care and outpatient facilities are just some of the many services available to the business community and residents.
“Longview has exceptional medical services,” quoting a Longview industrialist. “We find the medical community to be growing, providing innovative treatment and always on the cutting edge of technology for our employees and families.”
| Hospitals | No. of Beds |
| Good Shepherd Medical Center | 425 |
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Longview Regional Medical Center * LRMC is expanding from 131 to 230 beds, July 2012. |
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| Motels/Hotels | 34 |
| Bed & Breakfasts | 1 |
| Total Number of Rooms | 1,900 |
| Banks | 16 |
| Major Daily Newspapers | 1 |
| Television Stations | 7 |
| Radio Stations | 5 |
| Local Telephone Services | 9 |
| Long Distance Services | 6 |
| Weekly Newspapers | 3 |
| Cable Television Channels | 69 |
| Civic Center / Auditorium | Maude Cobb Auditorium |
From music to theatre to outdoor activities, Longview has it all. Among the area’s many cultural landmarks are the Longview Museum of Fine Arts, The Longview Ballet and The Longview Symphony Orchestra.
For the avid outdoorsman there are several lakes perfect for fishing, swimming, and boating. Parks are scattered throughout the area providing plenty of opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty while walking, jogging, or cycling.
Shopping in Longview is truly an experience with several retail, gift, antique and craft shops.
Welcome to Longview, Texas, in the beautiful piney woods of Northeast Texas!
Longview is a prime location for business relocation, expansion and development.
Longview Economic Development Corporation
410 North Center Street
Longview, Texas 75601
(800) 952-2613 Toll Free
(903) 753-7878 Office
(903) 753-3646 Fax
Info@LongviewUSA.com
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