Longview, Washington

Small Washington city with local appeal

Pacific Longview, WA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.2

C-

out of 100

Overview

Longview is a Washington city with a population of approximately 37,925, part of the Longview, WA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $392,665. Median household income is $57,920.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 37,925 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $392,665 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $57,920 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.7 minutes
  • Part of the Longview, WA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

37,925

Source: Census ACS

$392,665

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$57,920

Source: Census ACS

25.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

41

Source: Walk Score

108 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Cowlitz County (county-level results)

39%
59%
Democrat 22,825
Republican 34,580
Leans R+19.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 52.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 40.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 55.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 41/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.2

Location

Longview, WA (46.1514, -122.9634)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.