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Longview, WA—98632

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$380,000
1.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$64,700
45.8% YoY Growth
Days on Market
74
7.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.9%
Median Rent
$1,250
2.1% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,000
2.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,250
1.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,700
8.5% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Longview, WA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Longview, WA is $380,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.6%. This indicates that home prices in Longview, WA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$380,000-1.6%
Single Family $383,000-1.0%
Condos $314,0002.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $241,000
    -3.2%
    2 Bed
    		$293,000-2.3%
    3 Bed
    		$387,000-1.0%
    4 Bed
    		$454,000-0.2%
    5 Bed $504,154-0.5%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    3.6%
    1 Bedroom
    10.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    29.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    40.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    13.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.7%

    Rental Trends — Longview, WA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Longview, WA is $1,400, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Longview, WA is studios: $819, 1-bedrooms: $1,020, 2-bedrooms: $1,290, 3-bedrooms: $1,820, 4-bedrooms: $2,900. The most common rental property sizes in Longview, WA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 45.9% and 22.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,250$1,400
    Studio Rent $825$819
    1 Bed Rent $1,000$1,020
    2 Bed Rent $1,250$1,290
    3 Bed Rent $1,700$1,820
    4 Bed Rent $2,900$2,900
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.9%
    1 Bedroom
    22.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    45.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    21.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    3.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.3%

    Property Listings — Longview, WA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Longview, WA is 65. This is a increase of 10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 32.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$392,000-5.0%
    Listing Count
    		1703.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%3.0%
    Days on Market
    		747.0%
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    Demographics — Longview, WA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Longview, WA has a population of 50,800, which has remained stable by -0.4% over the past 5 years. Longview, WA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		50,800-0.4%
    % Under 18
    		21.9%-4.4%
    % Seniors
    		19.6%2.6%
    % WFH
    		6.4%23.1%
    % w/ College Degree
    		16.0%-5.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Longview, WA is a predominantly white area, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Longview, WA is hispanic, making up 12.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.4% of the population in Longview, WA, and this percentage has decreased by 6.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		77.7%-4.8%
    % Black
    		0.7%-36.4%
    % Hispanic
    		12.2%18.4%
    % Asian
    		1.5%7.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		4.4%-6.4%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Longview, WA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1013 mortgage originations in Longview, WA, of which 74.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 57.0%, with 30.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Longview, WA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		1,013
    % Conventional Loans
    		74.0%
    % Government Loans
    		26.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Longview, WA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Longview, WA under the Section 8 program is 14.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Longview, WA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,251
    Total Units Section 8
    		1,251
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		14.8%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		87.6%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$150$1,000$1,150
    2 Bedroom$110$1,250$1,360
    3 Bedroom$210$1,700$1,910
    4 Bedroom-$620$2,900$2,280

    Affordability — Longview, WA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.6
    Median Home Price$380,000
    Median Household Income$64,700

    Longview, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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