What is the rental yield in Longview Heights, Longview, Texas?

Longview Heights, Longview, Texas has a gross yield of 5.9. That is paired with pricing in line with the city median, about 21% below the state median, and a 5.8% decline over the past year. The Red Flag score is 69.

How has pricing changed in Longview Heights, Longview, Texas over the past year?

Pricing in Longview Heights, Longview, Texas is down 5.8% over the past year. It is still in line with the city median and about 21% below the state median, while gross yield is 5.9 and the Red Flag score is 69.

How does Longview Heights compare with Longview and Texas?

Longview Heights, Longview, Texas is priced in line with Longview and about 21% below Texas. It also has a gross yield of 5.9, walkability of 74, education in the 30th percentile, and a Red Flag score of 69.

What are the walkability and education scores in Longview Heights, Longview, Texas?

Longview Heights, Longview, Texas has walkability of 74 and education in the 30th percentile. Those figures sit alongside a gross yield of 5.9, pricing in line with the city median, and a Red Flag score of 69.

Neighborhood

Longview Heights

Longview, Texas US

Longview Heights, Longview, Texas has a mixed investment profile, with pricing in line with the city median and about 21% below the state median, a gross yield of 5.9, and prices down 5.8% over the past year. Walkability is 74, education is in the 30th percentile, and the Red Flag score of 69 indicates elevated overall risk.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

6.84 mi²

ZIP Code

75601

County

Gregg County

State

Texas

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$266,921

YoY-5.8%

Gross Rental Yield

5.9%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

69 / 100

Walkability Score

Very Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

30 / 100

Limited · better than 30% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Longview Heights Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Longview Heights, Longview.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$266,921	-5.8%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$133/sqft	-8.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,303/mo	+6.3%
Gross Rental Yield	5.9%	—
Liquidity Score	27 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	68	+51.1%

Is Longview Heights Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Texas crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

69 / 100

High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Tornado100Very High

Heat100Very High

Strong Wind100Very High

Hail100Very High

Wildfire60High

Hurricane60High

Earthquake60High

Flood40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Texas averaged 24.3 crimes and 3.9 violent per 1,000 residents (-6.2% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.9%

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 74/100

Active transaction volume — 68 homes sold last period

Tornado risk is Very High (100/100)

Heat risk is Very High (100/100)

Insights are generated from Longview Heights's live DistrictScore metrics.

Longview Heights Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Texas-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

5.6 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline+2.2% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Longview Heights centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 41% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Texas Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	24.3	3.9	-6.2%
2023	26.4	4.1	-1.7%
2022	27.4	4.4	+6.3%
2021	26.3	4.5	-1.8%
2020	26.9	4.5	-3.6%
2019	28.3	4.2	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Longview Heights inherits the Texas figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 3

Zone 3 — Lowest potential · Longview Heights

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)3.3 kmModerate

Industrial odor1 nearbyModerate

Point-source screening near Longview Heights: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Longview Heights

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

74

Very Walkable

Walkability Score

15

Grocery

27

Dining

13

Schools

1

Universities

11

Hospitals

4

Pharmacies

16

Parks

1

Rail Transit

1

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Longview Heights's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Longview Heights vs Longview vs Texas

How Longview Heights benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Longview Heights, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Longview neighborhoods and about 21% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.9%, against 5.3% for Longview neighborhoods and 5.4% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 5.8%. Transaction liquidity sits in line with the median for Longview neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Longview Heights	$133/sqft	5.9%	27
Longview	$133/sqft	5.3%	28
Texas	$169/sqft	5.4%	39

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Texas tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.25% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

No state income tax — rental income is not taxed at the state level.

State Capital Gains

No state capital gains tax.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: none statewide (local tax may apply).

Assessment Cap

Homestead assessed value capped at +10%/yr (20% for some non-homestead property, through 2026).

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents8

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead: unlimited protection from most creditors (acreage-limited) and a large school-tax exemption.

Senior & Veteran Exemptions

Full property-tax exemption for 100%-disabled veterans; a school-tax freeze for seniors aged 65+.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)6

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

Foreign Ownership Restrictions

SB 17 (Sept 2025) bars buyers tied to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea from acquiring any real property. Verify first.

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FIRPTA, ITIN & Texas property-tax guidance for foreign buyers

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Longview Heights Real Estate FAQ

Longview Heights, Longview, Texas presents a mixed profile. Pricing is in line with Longview and about 21% below Texas, gross yield is 5.9, and prices are down 5.8% over the past year. The Red Flag score is 69, which indicates elevated overall risk.

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