At a Glance
Median Income
$179,917
$106,510 per capita
Home Value
$1,927,400
Zillow: $1,998,422
Median Rent
$2,975/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
2,911/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.3%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
319 sunny days/yr
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 $179,917 , which is 139% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $106,510. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 $1,927,400 , 584% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,998,422. Median rent is $2,975/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 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,911/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
74.3% of adults in Mountain View hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(120% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain View has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population82,363
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density284,010/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$179,917
Per Capita$106,510
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$36,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,799
Housing
F
Home Value$1,927,400
Rent$2,975
Ownership38.8%
Zillow$1,998,422
Housing Units889
Rent Burden39.0%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property2,911/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault113/100K
Burglary379/100K
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,149/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days319/yr
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation115 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.3%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute24 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.
27.9% 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.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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