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Longview, Washington

Introduction to Longview, Washington

Longview, Washington, in Cowlitz county, is 37 miles N of Vancouver, Washington (center to center) and 44 miles N of Portland, Oregon. The city is home to some 34,660 residents.

Longview History

The earliest settlers came to Longview during the early 1850s. Development was slow over the next 60 years and the area mainly consisted of wilderness and farmland. In 1918, Robert A. Long, a Missouri based timber baron, decided to shift operations to the west coast. In 1921, Wesley Vandercook decided to construct a mill at Kelso, which was a small town, but realized that it would not be able to support the workforce required for the mill. This led the Long-Bell Company to get a city planner for building a city that would support the two mills. As a result of these efforts, Longview was officially founded in February 1924.

Longview and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Sacajawea Park
  • The Nutty Narrows Bridge
  • Koth Art Gallery
  • Mint Valley Golf Course
  • Columbia Theater
  • Cedar Street Reservoir

Things To Do In Longview

The Nutty Narrows Bridge is a unique attraction because it is a bridge built for squirrels. It was built in 1963 to enable squirrels to cross the busy thoroughfare safely and has attracted considerable international attention. Lake Sacajawea Park is another popular spot and has 3.5 miles of trails for jogging, hiking, and biking. The park has exquisite gardens and amenities for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and picnicking. It also serves as the venue for concerts and other special events.

Longview Transportation

Portland International Airport provides air transportation.

Longview Higher Education

Lower Columbia College is the local institution for higher education. Clark College and University of Portland are other institutions in neighboring areas.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Longview Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Longview Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Longview, WA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men45
Well-Paid Single Women46
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime11

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