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Only 1 of Longview's 10 most common jobs can buy a home

The typical house costs $420,249. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $115,588 a year.

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LONGVIEW'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY

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  1. General and operations managers
    $125,600Can buy
  2. Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
    $62,930Rent an apt
  3. Office clerks, general
    $48,170Rent over 30%
  4. Home health and personal care aides
    $47,840Rent over 30%
  5. Teaching assistants
    $45,400Rent over 30%
  6. Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand
    $40,510Rent over 30%
  7. Retail salespersons
    $38,680Rent over 30%
  8. Stockers and order fillers
    $38,190Rent over 30%
  9. Cashiers
    $36,350Rent over 30%
  10. Fast food and counter workers
    $36,020Rent over 30%

Each line is the yearly pay where that home fits the rule: rent at 30% of pay or less, and the mortgage, tax, insurance, and HOA at 28% of pay or less.

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