Longview, WA 98632 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Longview, WA—98632

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$393,000

0.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$64,700

45.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

20.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.7%

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 — Longview, WA

As of May '26, the median home price in Longview, WA is $393,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.4%. This indicates that home prices in Longview, WA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.7%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$393,000	0.4%
Single Family	$397,000	0.5%
Condos	$318,000	1.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

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.

Type	Median Rent	Average 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 May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Longview, WA is 40. This is a decrease of -20.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 31.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$422,000	2.0%
Listing Count	206	1.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	1.0%
Days on Market	40	-20.0%

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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.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % 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

Metric	Latest Census	5-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

Metric	Zip 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 Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max 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

Longview, WA—98632

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Longview, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Longview, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Longview, WA

Demographics — Longview, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Longview, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Longview, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Longview, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Longview, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.9
Median Home Price	$393,000
Median Household Income	$64,700

Longview, WA—98632

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Longview, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Longview, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Longview, WA

Demographics — Longview, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Longview, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Longview, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Longview, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Longview, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Ryderwood, WA

Rainier, OR

Castle Rock, WA

Vader, WA

Clatskanie, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

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