At a Glance
Median Income
$84,818
$51,054 per capita
Home Value
$545,100
Zillow: $1,931,886
Median Rent
$1,888/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
307/100K
2,814/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
9.1% smoking rate
How Mountain View Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mountain View a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mountain View residents earn a median household income of $84,818 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,054. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,900 business establishments, including 708 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountain View is $545,100 , 93% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,931,886. Median rent is $1,888/month, with 39.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Safety & Crime
Mountain View reports 307 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,814/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in Mountain View hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain View has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population2,072
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density284,010/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,818
Per Capita$51,054
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$36,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,799
Housing
B
Home Value$545,100
Rent$1,888
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$1,931,886
Housing Units889
Rent Burden39.0%
Crime
F
Violent307/100K
Property2,814/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault206/100K
Burglary496/100K
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,149/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation115 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations205
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Mountain View was built in 1950.
18.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
10.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 708 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.