Mountain View, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
500 Population 5,556/sq mi density
$108,269 Median Income $61,615 per capita
$554,200 Home Value $522,031 Zillow
$1,476 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
195 Violent Crime/100K 1,170 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$108,269 median income, 1.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$554,200 home value, $1,476/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
195 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mountain View, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,269
44% above
$61,615 per capita
Home Value
$554,200
97% above
Zillow: $522,031
Median Rent
$1,476/mo
27% above
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
49% below
1,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.2%
67% above
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
28% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
144%
Home Value
197%
Rent
127%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
167%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mountain View a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $108,269 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,615. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,530 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mountain View is $554,200 , 97% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $522,031. Median rent is $1,476/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

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 1,170/100K.

Education

56.2% of adults in Mountain View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% above the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mountain View has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population500
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density5,556/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,269
Per Capita$61,615
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183

Housing

B+
Home Value$554,200
Rent$1,476
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$522,031
Housing Units273
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

F
Violent195/100K
Property1,170/100K

Health

Obesity23.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,980/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.1 in/yr
Elevation5,382 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.2%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mountain View was built in 1938.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.