Markets/Texas/Longview

Longview, TX Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Longview, Texas. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$221,747

+0.6% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

6.6%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-5.9%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-5.9% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Cooling
4.8mo supply · Score -2/7

Migration: Top 43% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.11x

In-migrants avg $54,199 AGI vs out-migrants $48,723

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Opportunity Zone Market

16 ZIP codes in Longview are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Longview Market Summary

Longview, TX is in a stabilization phase with 0.6% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.4x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+30 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (31/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.57% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score94/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.4x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$65,210

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-8.8%
Base Case-5.9%
Bull Case-2.9%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Longview, TX's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (65/100). The composite climate risk score of 31/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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