City profile
Longview, TX
Gregg County · Population 82,923
Longview is a city in Gregg County, TX with about 82,923 residents and a typical home value near $203,000. It is 59 miles from Shreveport, LA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
47°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
219
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$202,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,404
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
94
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 87/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Tornado, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
123 mi to Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 29% Democratic / 71% Republican
Community
Population
82,923
Black population
20.6%
County
Gregg County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 82,923 residents
- Typical home value about $203,000
- 59 miles from Shreveport, LA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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