Neighborhood in Longview, Gregg County

Living in Central Longview, Longview

B-

4th of 7areas in Longview
Overall score 62 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Longview overall: C+

Central Longview covers part of Longview, TX, home to about 8,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 7 areas we score in Longview. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (7 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.3 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library2.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
8,020
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$220,000
Household income
$58,800
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
33%
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What it's like to live in Central Longview

Central Longview is an area in Longview with about 8,000 residents, homes built around 1976, mostly rented (67% of homes) and 29% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Longview is B-. That puts it 4th of 7 areas we grade in Longview, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Longview

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Longview

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Longview report card

Each grade compares Central Longview with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,160, homes cost 3.7x income.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $58,800, 3.5% unemployed.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 346 violent crimes per 100k, 2,131 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 18 min, 7.2% work from home.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    21% have a bachelor’s degree.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    15% of adults uninsured.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    33% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Longview compared with Longview

Better than Longview

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 45%7 points lower than Longview (51%)
  • Average commute: 18 min11% lower than Longview (21 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 15%2 points lower than Longview (18%)

Worse than Longview

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 33%22 points lower than Longview (55%)
  • Home value to income: 3.7x17% higher than Longview (3.2x)
  • Vacant homes: 17%6 points higher than Longview (10%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AJ L Everhart Magnet ElementaryElementary, Longview ISD1.8 mi
  • BForest Park Magnet SchoolMiddle, Longview ISD2.6 mi
  • ALongview High SchoolHigh, Longview ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in Central Longview

Median rent in Central Longview is $1,160 a month, 5% higher than the Longview median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $220,000, 9% higher than the Longview median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,446 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLongviewTexas
Median rent5% higher than Longview$1,160$1,101$1,403
Median home value9% higher than Longview$220,000$202,600$283,800
Home value to income17% higher than Longview3.7x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points lower than Longview45%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points lower than Longview33%55%63%
Vacant homes6 points higher than Longview17%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Longview197619781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,446
Mortgage payment
$1,204
Property tax
$242
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $220,000 home in Central Longview, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereLongviewTexas
Median household income7% lower than Longview$58,800$63,340$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Longview3.5%3.1%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Longview18%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Longview21%24%34%
Average commute11% lower than Longview18 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Longview7.2%7.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Longview0.1%1.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Longview89%89%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Central Longview

Under 1821%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6434%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White54%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black14%
Asian6.5%
Other or more than one race5.2%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Longview

  1. 1A-Northeast LongviewMedian rent $1,350
  2. 2BGreggtonMedian rent $1,130
  3. 3BSpring HillMedian rent $1,210
  4. 5C+Longview HeightsMedian rent $1,100
  5. 6D+South LongviewMedian rent $940
  6. 7DSoutheast LongviewMedian rent $1,010

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BCharnwood DistrictTyler
  2. CSecond WardHouston
  3. C+DowntownCorpus Christi

Questions about Central Longview

Is Central Longview a good place to live?

Central Longview covers part of Longview, TX, home to about 8,000 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 7 areas we score in Longview. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Central Longview?

Renters in Central Longview pay a median of $1,160 a month, 5% higher than the Longview median. The median home is worth $220,000, 9% higher than the Longview median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Longview.

What schools serve Central Longview?

The closest rated public schools are J L Everhart Magnet Elementary (elementary, rated A), Forest Park Magnet School (middle, rated B) and Longview High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 6 Census block groups in this part of Longview that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.