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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.
In Longview, about 51% of adults are married.
In 2000, Longview had a median family income of $43,869.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,800) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Longview. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Longview was owner-occupied.
In Longview, 93% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Longview let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Comparing Longview to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Short Commute Times |  | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Longview colleges • Longview travel • Longview mortgages and property.
 | Longview Careers Longview career and employment information. |
 | Longview Colleges Longview colleges and trade schools. |
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