52Alpha

Longview, TX metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Longview, TX metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
-23.937
Inventory Health25%
-6.936
Affordability20%
68
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
80

Where is Longview, TX metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Longview, TX metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Longview, TX metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$260K▲ +4%
Median Days on Market71 days▲ +6%
Months of Supply4.8-2%
Homes for Sale1,061-3.3%
Homes Sold223▲ +0.5%
Median Price / Sq Ft$139-3.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio94.4%-5.1%

How has Longview, TX metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 52
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Longview, TX metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Longview, TX metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 52 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Longview, TX metro area?

The median sale price in Longview, TX metro area is $260K, having risen 4% over the past year.

How affordable is Longview, TX metro area?

Longview, TX metro area scores 68 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Longview, TX metro area's Alpha Score?

Longview, TX metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (80/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (36/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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