Longview, Texas
Longview is a Texas city whose current Census footprint includes Gregg County and Harrison County. Start with the quick read below for what gives Longview its character, then the practical property-tax, insurance, district, and local-record checks worth making before you rely on a monthly estimate.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 83,236
- Change from 2020 base
- +1.8%
- Land area
- 56.2 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Gregg County and Harrison County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
Local checks
- Gregg CAD account (or Harrison CAD if near county line)
- School district (Longview ISD / Pine Tree / Spring Hill)
- Flood zone — FEMA map check
- Foundation inspection — East Texas clay
- County confirm — Gregg vs. Harrison
What buyers should know
Longview straddles the Gregg-Harrison county line, so your address determines which appraisal district and tax collector handle your account — run both Gregg CAD (gcad.org) and Harrison CAD searches if you're near the county line.
Three independent school districts serve addresses inside city limits (Longview ISD, Pine Tree ISD, Spring Hill ISD); the district is not consistent by neighborhood or zip code, so verify directly with the district before committing to a home if schools matter.
East Texas clay soil expands and contracts with the region's heavy rainfall (45-50 inches per year), making foundation movement common; get a foundation inspection from a local specialist and ask for a Level 2 survey if you see any door/window sticking or drywall cracks.
Local character
Start with Longview itself
A few landmarks, stories, and everyday places that help give Longview its shape.
Walking trail
Boorman Trail follows Grace Creek through Longview
Boorman Trail gives Longview a three-mile creek-corridor walk with quarter-mile pavement markers and emergency location signs.
City park
Lear Park is Longview's big field-and-trail park
Lear Park on H. G. Mosley Parkway puts ballfields, a walking trail, a fishing pier, a playground, and a splash pad in one Longview park.
Garden walk
The Longview Arboretum brings a garden walk to Cotton Street
The Longview Arboretum and Nature Center sits on 26 acres between the convention complex and a Grace Creek tributary.
Then zoom out to the surrounding counties
County History
How Gregg County got its name
Gregg County was created in 1873 and named after John B. Gregg, a Confederate general killed during the Civil War.
Property Tax Basics
Who values your property for taxes in Gregg County
The Gregg County Appraisal District (GCAD) sets the value of every taxable property in the county each year.
County History
How Harrison County Got Its Name and County Seat
Harrison County was created in 1839 by the Republic of Texas and named for Jonas Harrison, a leader in the Texas independence movement.
Nearby places
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Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Next steps for Longview
Compare nearby places
Put Census population, land area, county footprints, and official office routes side by side.
Open comparison ->Estimate property tax
Use the official local rates and appraisal value for this parcel.
Open estimator ->Build a buyer timeline
Track homestead, appraisal notice, protest, and tax-bill dates.
Build timeline ->Read insurance guide
Check flood, windstorm, roof, deductibles, and coverage questions.
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