Census ACS · #373 MSA
Longview Metro Area
The Longview-Kelso, Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 111,539 residents. The median household income is $72,932 and the median home value is $367,400.
111,539
Population
98
People / sq mi
$72,932
Median Income
$367,400
Median Home Value
The Longview CBSA covers 1,141 sq mi of land at 97.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% |
Economy & Income
$72,932
Median Household Income
$36,520
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Longview metro's price level is 97.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 2.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $72,932 has the buying power of $74,768 in average-priced US metros.
97.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$74,768
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$72,932
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$367,400
Median Home Value
$1,169
Median Rent
66.2%
Homeownership
Education
89.9%
High School+
17.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
7.3%
Work From Home
26.5 min
Avg Commute
42.8%
Foreign Born
Longview spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Longview-Kelso, Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 111,539 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #373 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Longview metro area is $72,932, with a per capita income of $36,520.
The Longview-Kelso, Wa CBSA spans the state of Washington.
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Data for the Longview-Kelso, Wa CBSA (31020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.