Apartments for rent in Longview, TX

A small city in Texas, Longview has slightly more than 82,000 residents. Families with young children can expect to feel welcome, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community. Homeowners slightly outnumber renters in Longview by a small 54%-46% margin. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $884 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Longview will save around $1,700 compared to the state average.

There are three primary industries in Longview: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries make up 20% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 7% of the city's population works in sales, making it the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just over $60K, Longview workers earn about $12,000 less than the average Texas resident. Longview's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Nine percent of Longview residents over the age of 25 possess a Bachelor's degree, while 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.

Averaging about 20 minutes, Longview's commute time is quicker than the Texas average of about 27 minutes. Many residents (41%) drive their car to work, while public transit isn't extensively used. Relatively few residents walk to work.