Neighborhood in Longview, Gregg County

Living in Greggton, Longview

B

2nd of 7areas in Longview
Overall score 71 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Longview overall: C+

Greggton is a neighborhood in Longview, TX, home to about 30,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 7 areas we score in Longview. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.6 mi

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

Population
30,440
Median rent
$1,130
Median home value
$200,000
Household income
$76,100
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
57%
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What it's like to live in Greggton

Greggton is a neighborhood in Longview with about 30,400 residents, homes built around 1975, a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.

Our grade for Greggton is B. That puts it 2nd of 7 areas we grade in Longview, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Greggton

  • 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 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Greggton

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

Greggton report card

Each grade compares Greggton 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 $1,130, homes cost 2.6x income.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $76,100, 2.3% unemployed.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    73 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 7.6% work from home.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    16% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    57% of homes owner-occupied.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

Greggton compared with Longview

Better than Longview

  • Median household income: $76,10020% higher than Longview ($63,340)
  • Home value to income: 2.6x18% lower than Longview (3.2x)
  • People below the poverty line: 12%6 points lower than Longview (17%)

Worse than Longview

No measure is clearly worse than Longview.

Closest public schools

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

  • ABirch ElementaryElementary, Pine Tree ISD0.3 mi
  • BPine Tree Junior HighMiddle, Pine Tree ISD1.3 mi
  • BPine Tree High SchoolHigh, Pine Tree ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Greggton

Median rent in Greggton is $1,130 a month, about the same as the Longview median. A household would need about $45,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $200,000, about the same as the Longview median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,292 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLongviewTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Longview$1,130$1,101$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Longview$200,000$202,600$283,800
Home value to income18% lower than Longview2.6x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Longview47%51%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Longview57%55%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Longview7.7%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Longview197519781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,292
Mortgage payment
$1,095
Property tax
$197
Median rent, for comparison
$1,130

Based on a $200,000 home in Greggton, 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 income20% higher than Longview$76,100$63,340$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Longview2.3%3.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Longview12%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Longview26%24%34%
Average commute5% lower than Longview20 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Longview7.6%7.0%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Longview1.0%1.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Longview92%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 Greggton

Under 1826%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6433%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White53%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black21%
Asian0.6%
Other or more than one race5.6%

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

Other neighborhoods in Longview

  1. 1A-Northeast LongviewMedian rent $1,350
  2. 3BSpring HillMedian rent $1,210
  3. 4B-Central LongviewMedian rent $1,160
  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. BCentral TylerTyler
  2. A-East MissionMission
  3. A-Southwest AmarilloAmarillo

Questions about Greggton

Is Greggton a good place to live?

Greggton is a neighborhood in Longview, TX, home to about 30,400 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 7 areas we score in Longview. It does best on getting around and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Greggton?

Renters in Greggton pay a median of $1,130 a month, about the same as the Longview median. The median home is worth $200,000, about the same as the Longview median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Longview.

What schools serve Greggton?

The closest rated public schools are Birch Elementary (elementary, rated A), Pine Tree Junior High (middle, rated B) and Pine Tree High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 23 Census block groups closest to the Greggton name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.