Longview prides itself as being a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Our location offers the best of both worlds. For people seeking an escape from rush hour traffic and overcrowded venues, Longview is the perfect place. A typical commute across town takes less than 30 minutes and traffic is essentially non-existent. Situated between two major cities (Dallas and Shreveport), Longview’s location gives its residents the ability to experience small town life while taking advantage of the attractions that surrounding cities provide.

With a low crime rate, affordable housing, quality healthcare facilities, low cost of living, and exceptional schools, Longview has something to offer everyone. Our national rankings explain why residents who visit Longview overwhelmingly decide to stay. And why those who venture off always manage to find their way back home.

• INC Magazine ranked Longview-Marshall area as one of the best places for doing business in America (May 2005).
• ACCRA Cost of Living Study (2005) indicated that the cost of living in Longview is approximately 15% below the national average.
• The employment growth rate of the Longview MSA is ranked 74 out of 387 metro areas (Economy.com, 2005)

Longview has no match for its beautiful, pine-covered hills, public and private golf courses, trophy-yielding bass lakes, antiques shops and an abundance of community and regional festivals.