The City Of Longview, Texas

General Information

Located along the Sabine River, Longview real estate is highly prized by individuals looking to relocate to the area. The city is located almost equally distant from Dallas, Texas and Shreveport, Louisiana. The city has a population of nearly 75,000 individuals and has an area of nearly 55 square miles. Surrounding the city are numerous smaller cities and towns, including Diana, Gilmer, Gladewater, Hallsville, Harlton, Kilgore, Lakeport, Ore City, and White Oak. Areas that have been incorporated by the city include Judson, Spring Hill, Pine Tree, Greggton, and Longview Heights. The climate of the city is generally mild, with warm winters with daily highs of around 60ºF and very little snow. Summers in the city are hot and muggy, with temperatures averaging in the high nineties. The close proximity to the water adds to the humidity the city feels in the summer months.

Economy

The economy of the city is based on many various industries and the city is known for its exceptional business climate. Major employers in the area include Dana Corporation, Eastman Chemical, Neiman Marcus National Service Center, LeTourneau Inc. , and Trinity Industries. These companies inject many jobs into the local economy of Longview. Many of the individuals that reside in the city have an average commute of 15 minutes to their place of employment. Many individuals in the city are employed by the construction industry, the healthcare industry, the tourism industry, and educational services.

Individuals that are considering a Longview relocation will be moving to an area with close to 31,000 housing units, around 10% of which are on the market at any given time. The Longview homes available range from condos to single family homes to luxury estates. The average price of homes in the city is around $98,000 with the least expensive single family homes priced at about $70,000 and the more expensive single family homes priced at around $145,000. The median age of the homes in the city is around 25 years, built in 1972. The city is considered a great place to work, live, and raise a family.

Lifestyle

Many individuals enjoy living in Longview, Texas because it retains a small town feel while providing its residents with urban comforts. A typical commute across the city can be completed in under 30 minutes and traffic jams are practically non-existent. The city's proximity to two major metropolitan areas gives the residents plenty of choices for recreation and entertainment. Individuals can travel west to Dallas to enjoy the many entertainment venues located there or travel east to Shreveport, Louisiana for an entirely different experience. The cost of living for the area is around 15% of the national average and the city has been ranked one of the best places to live by numerous publications. The city has affordable housing, a crime rate lower than the national average, a good school system, and quality healthcare facilities. Residents can enjoy a game on one of several public and private golf courses, relax in numerous parks scattered throughout the city, and fish in the lakes located within the city limits.

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