Longview, Texas
Longview is a city in Gregg County, Texas, in East Texas, about 120 miles east of Dallas as the crow flies, with a population of about 83,668. Parts of Longview also extend into Harrison County.
Median home $202,600 · Median rent $1,101/mo · Household income $63,340/yr Cost of living →
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area (56.2 sq mi) and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Longview on Wikipedia
Coming up near Longview
All events →- Nov11REEL East Texas Film Festival
Kilgore · ~10 mi · Nov 11 – Nov 14
- Nov14Heritage Syrup Festival
Henderson · ~25 mi · Sat, Nov 14
- Dec3Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes
Jefferson · ~29 mi · Dec 3 – Dec 5
- Dec10Jefferson Candlelight Tour of Homes
Jefferson · ~29 mi · Dec 10 – Dec 12
- Apr16East Texas Gusher Days
Gladewater · ~11 mi · Apr 16 – Apr 17
Dates confirmed on each organizer's site. Check the link before you drive.
Longview from our research
What we've verified about Longview, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- From its 1870 founding and the railroad that named it, through the East Texas oil boom, the Big Inch pipeline, and the city it is today. Details →
- Dining
- 205 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian; 52 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 52 public schools within 12 miles, across 13 districts and charters, mainly Longview ISD, Pine Tree ISD and Spring Hill ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- Electricity from SWEPCO (a regulated provider, no plan shopping), city water and trash, Atmos or CenterPoint gas, and internet in Gregg County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Martin Creek Lake (20 mi), Tyler (30 mi), Daingerfield (34 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Gladewater (12 mi), Lake Cherokee (14 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 25 licensed plumbers, 41 licensed HVAC contractors and 43 licensed electricians serve Longview. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
Longview City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Longview.
Major roads: Loop 281 · State Loop 281 · US Hwy 80 · FM 1845 · FM 3358 · I-20 · Spur 63 · SE Loop 281
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
FAQ: Longview, Texas
Longview lies in two counties: Gregg and Harrison, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Longview in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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