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Longview, Texas: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Longview was 3.5 per 1,000 residents in 2025, close to the statewide rate (3.4). Its median household earns $63,340 and the median home value is $202,600. About 82,923 people live in Longview.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Longview?
In 2025 the Longview Police Department reported 291 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 3.5 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is close to the Texas rate (3.4) and close to the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 5. There were also 1,790 property crimes, a rate of 21.3 per 1,000. The yearly count has been fairly flat since 2021 (288 then).
| Offense (2025) | Longview count | Per 1,000 | Texas per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 291 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 5 | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 60 | 0.71 | 0.48 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 32 | 0.38 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 194 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,790 | 21.3 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 202 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,444 | 17.2 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 144 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Longview changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 288 | 2,059 | 8 |
| 2022 | 354 | 2,343 | 13 |
| 2023 | 350 | 2,071 | 9 |
| 2024 | 283 | 1,971 | 9 |
| 2025 | 291 | 1,790 | 5 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Longview Police Department's own reports.
How does Longview compare with Texas?
Households in Longview have a median income of $63,340 (Texas: $78,476). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $202,600, and half of renters pay more than $1,101 a month. About 82,923 people live on 56 square miles of land, roughly 1,475 per square mile. The city lies in Gregg County and Harrison County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Longview | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,923 | 30,188,424 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $63,340 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $202,600 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,101 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 23.7% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 54.7% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.3 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Longview?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Longview: Garland Creosoting. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Longview has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 1 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are R and K Dam (23 ft) and Lake Lomond Dam (17 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Gregg County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Longview?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Longview city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Longview?
Federal school lists place 29 public and 8 private schools within Longview. 9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Martin Creek Lake State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Longview
Gun shops
14 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Longview city limits, plus 6 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 9 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #69 (Longview), Army Navy Store Of Tyler (Longview), Cash America Pawn (3 in Longview), Cherokee Pawn Shop #5 (Longview), Greggton Pawn Shop (Longview), Insta Cash Pawn (2 in Longview), Solid Pawn (Longview), The Jack Of Pawns (Longview) and 3 more.
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the Longview city limits: Bottoms Up (Longview), Harley's Cut-Rate Liquor (4 in Longview), Harley's Cut-Rate Liquor #94 (Longview), Heritage Wine & Spirits (2 in Longview), Michael Liquor (Longview) and Mike's Discount Liquor (Longview).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Longview city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Longview?
In 2025, Longview had 3.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (291 reported), close to the Texas rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 21.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Longview?
$63,340 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $78,476 for Texas.
How much do homes cost in Longview?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $202,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $283,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Longview?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Gregg County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Tyler, TX (35 mi) · Shreveport, LA (57 mi) · Bossier City, LA (64 mi) · Rockwall, TX (101 mi) · Mesquite, TX (107 mi) · Rowlett, TX (107 mi)
More: Texas statewide numbers · county pages: Gregg County and Harrison County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Longview city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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