Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map

Longview

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Illinois
$90K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
-50.0%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
5
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$125K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
201620182021202220232025
Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
201620182021202220232025
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
201620182021202220232025
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
201620182021202220232025
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
201620182021202220232025
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
201620182021202220232025
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
201620182021202220232025
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
201620182021202220232025
Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
201620182021202220232025
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
201620182019202120222026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.116
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$125K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,247 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1920
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.85%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.63%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.78%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.6.2%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.36%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.14.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.114
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.461 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$115K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$112K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all citys nationally.

How Longview compares

By median home value, Longview is the 20th most expensive of 22 cities in Champaign County, and its typical home is worth more than 15% of all homes in Champaign County.

Home values in Longview

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$26K$370K
cities in Champaign County ranked by median home value
#Champaign CountyMedian valueHomes
1Savoy$346K2,352
2Mahomet$344K4,738
3Philo$243K651
4Champaign$238K23,667
5Tolono$237K1,467
6Foosland$218K177
7Sidney$215K652
8Royal$213K142
9Ogden$212K479
10Fisher$207K950
11Gifford$207K464
12Urbana$199K11,695
13Pesotum$199K355
14Sadorus$180K305
15Ivesdale$167K204
16Homer$162K792
17Bondville$160K134
18Broadlands$144K208
19Thomasboro$135K580
20Longview$125K116
21Rantoul$121K3,596
22Ludlow$87K226

About the Longview market

What is the median home price in Longview, IL?

The median sale price in Longview, IL is $90,250 (data through October 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is down 50.0% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Longview, IL each year?

5 homes sold in Longview, IL over the last 12 months (data through October 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Longview, IL?

Longview, IL contains 116 residential properties, with a median of 1,247 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1920. The median TopHap Estimate is $125K.

How does Longview, IL compare to the rest of Champaign County?

By median home value, Longview, IL is the 20th most expensive of 22 cities in Champaign County. Its typical home is worth more than 15% of all homes in Champaign County. Thomasboro ranks just above it and Rantoul just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Longview, IL?

78% of homes in Longview, IL are owner-occupied. 6% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Longview, IL hold?

63% of mortgaged homes in Longview, IL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.9% owe more than the home is worth.

Nearby markets

Browse addresses

Every street and address TopHap holds is browsable by state, county and city. Browse Illinois property records.

Explore Longview on the map

See every recorded sale, price heat map, school zone and flood overlay across Longview in TopHap’s interactive 3D map.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map