California · Metropolitan Area
Mountain View is a mid-size city in California with a population of 82,363. Residents earn $179,917 per year, which is 139% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mountain View receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mountain View offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mountain View is $179,917, which is significantly higher than the national average — 139% above $75,149. This places Mountain View among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Mountain View is $1,927,400, making it a premium housing market at 584% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,975 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 10.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Mountain View is below the national average at 198 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,042 per 100,000, near the national average.
Mountain View is a highly educated community — 74.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Mountain View enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 319 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 84.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.3% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $179,917 |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $106,510 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,799 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $247,441 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,900 |
| County GDP | $36,854M |
| Restaurants | 708 |
| Healthcare | 1,246 |
| Retail | 938 |
| Manufacturing | 193 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $17,587 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.91% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 27.9% |
| Census Median | $1,927,400 |
| 584% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,998,422 |
| Median List Price | $662,000 |
| Median List Price | $662,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $526 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,975 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $4,040 |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $17,587 |
| 402% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.91% |
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.5% |
| Depression | 18.7% |
| Mental Distress | 13.2% |
| Physical Distress | 8.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,149/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 97.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,246 |
| Total Violent | 198.1/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Murder | 1.3/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Rape | 17.8/100K |
| Robbery | 36.8/100K |
| Assault | 142.2/100K |
| Total Property | 2,041.7/100K |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 333.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,570.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 137.1/100K |
| Arson | 7.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.0 inches |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 284,010/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0092°N, 122.1169°W |
| County FIPS | 06041 |
Winner: Democrat by 63.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.3% |
| 120% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 284,010/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 205 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 207 |
| Public Libraries | 21 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,246 |
| Restaurants | 708 |
| Retail Stores | 938 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Work from Home | 27.9% |