Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Longview

Affordability in Longview, TX

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Longview is $1,101, the median household income is $63,340 annually, and renters make up 45% of occupied households. Longview has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties offering 600 total affordable units across the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Longview Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 338 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Longview

According to Walk Score, the areas around assisted properties in Longview have a Walk Score of 42 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 31. Most errands and trips will likely require a car.

Schools

Longview is served by 31 public schools across 8 districts, including 14 elementary, 6 middle, and 10 high schools, plus 1 other, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Longview, TX

The median household income in Longview is $63,340 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,101 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-based housing programs -- including HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties -- cap rent as a percentage of your income, which can mean significant savings compared to market-rate units. Longview has 8 income-based properties with 600 total units available across the city.

• Citywide median rent: $1,101/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $63,340/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 45% of Longview residents rent their home (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment and Flood Risk

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Longview have been mapped for flood zone exposure, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Renters at these properties face low federally designated flood risk based on available flood data.