At a Glance
Median Income
$101,189
$46,975 per capita
Home Value
$526,200
Zillow: $842,207
Median Rent
$1,876/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
10.1% smoking rate
How Mount Vista Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Vista a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Vista residents earn a median household income of $101,189 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,975. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Vista is $526,200 , 87% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $842,207. Median rent is $1,876/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
41.3% of adults in Mount Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Vista has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population10,635
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2,033/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,189
Per Capita$46,975
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
B+
Home Value$526,200
Rent$1,876
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$842,207
Housing Units4,300
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation230 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Vista was built in 1998.
20.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.