Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Mountain View is a small town in Colorado with a population of 500. Residents earn $108,269 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mountain View receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mountain View stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mountain View is $108,269, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Mountain View among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Mountain View is $554,200, making it a premium housing market at 97% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,476 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Mountain View is a highly educated community — 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mountain View experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches, including 75.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 80.6% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.4% |
| 45% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,269 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,615 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,183 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $117,765 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,530 |
| County GDP | $11,044M |
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Healthcare | 233 |
| Retail | 271 |
| Manufacturing | 77 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,708 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.03% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |
| Census Median | $554,200 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $539,562 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,476 |
| 27% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,708 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.03% |
| Obesity | 23.2% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.6% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 13.2% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 4,980/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 233 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.1 inches |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 75.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,382 ft (1,640 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,556/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7748°N, 105.0567°W |
| County FIPS | 08014 |
Winner: Democrat by 28.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.2% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,556/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 233 |
| Restaurants | 183 |
| Retail Stores | 271 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Work from Home | 21.5% |