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Longview, Texas

Introduction to Longview, Texas

Longview, Texas, in Gregg county, is 121 miles E of Dallas, Texas. Part of the surrounding Longview - Marshall metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Longview is home to some 73,344 residents.

Longview History

Longview was established in the year 1870. The city was named by a surveyor of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company. The first post office of the city was established on January 27, 1871. It was incorporated on May 17, 1871. The first railroad entered the city on February 22, 1872. The Santa Fe line that runs from Longview Junction was started in 1877 by the Longview and Sabine Valley Railroad Company. The fortune of the city of Longview changed with the discovery of the East Texas Oil Field. Oil was also discovered in the city on January 28, 1931.

Longview and nearby Attractions

  • Cargill Long Park
  • Gregg County Historical Museum
  • R.G. LeTourneau Museum
  • Longview Museum and Arts Center
  • Tyler Municipal Rose Garden
  • Caldwell Zoo

Things To Do In Longview

The city of Longview offers a number of recreational facilities that will make your vacations memorable. The local parks include Pinewood Park, Ingram Park, Leaders' Core Park, Akin Park, Benny Jackson Park, Hinsley Park, and Rollins Park. You can explore the region's history and culture at the Gregg County Historical Museum and Longview Art Museum. Shopping can be enjoyed at Longview Shopping Center.

Longview Transportation

East Texas Regional Airport is close to the city.

Longview Higher Education

Letourneau University, Star College of Cosmetology, and Brown Institute of Court Reporting and Business are the local higher educational institutes.

High Points

Longview strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Longview Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Longview Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Longview Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Longview, TX

Comparing Longview to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Women38
Well-Paid Single Men38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents95
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11

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