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Longview, TX
Longview · TX 75601
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$240K
Median Price
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Walk Score
6.7/10
Schools
139 min
to Dallas, TX
Score Breakdown
BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
C+Schools
67/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score48/100
Our Take
Longview offers solid, affordable housing with a decent mix of good schools and a low flood risk. The main trade‑offs are the very low walkability, a long drive to Dallas, and a moderate crime level typical of a mid‑size Texas city.
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The Good
- ✓Affordability: median home price around $240k
- ✓Strong local schools, including Dan Chadwick and UT Tyler Academy
- ✓Low flood risk (X zone)
- ✓Quiet, suburban feel with decent parks
Real Talk
- !Walk Score of 0: almost all errands require a car
- !139‑minute commute to Downtown Dallas
- !Moderate crime rates typical for a city of this size
- !Limited dining and nightlife options
- $Higher property tax burden typical of Texas counties
- $Potential utility cost increases in the region
- $Possible HOA fees in newer subdivisions
Best For
FamiliesFirst‑time homebuyersRetireesRemote workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Longview, TX
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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