City profile

Longview, WA

Cowlitz County · Population 38,069

Climate D+Cost BSafety CHealthcare C+Culture FOutdoors A-Hazard risk B-Taxes A-

Longview is a town in Cowlitz County, WA with about 38,069 residents and a typical home value near $362,000. It is 38 miles from Vancouver, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.

Climate

Climate type

Mild & temperate

Winter avg

39°F

Summer avg

68°F

Sunny days / yr

150

Home prices & cost of living

Median home price

$361,600

Typical monthly housing

$2,217

Cost of living (100 = U.S.)

101

Taxes

Property tax
0.84%
State income tax (top)
None
Social Security
Not taxed
Pensions
Not taxed
Sales tax (state + avg. local)
9.43%

FEMA natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate · county score 90/100

Top hazards: Volcanic activity, Earthquake, Heat wave

Nearest major airport

42 mi to Portland International Airport (PDX)

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Political lean (2024 county vote)

Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 59% Republican

Community

Population

38,069

Black population

0.7%

County

Cowlitz County

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2025–2026 trends

2026 market trends

  • ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes

Highlights

  • About 38,069 residents
  • Typical home value about $362,000
  • 38 miles from Vancouver, WA

Trade-offs

  • Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city

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