Mountain View, HI

Full City Profile · Hawaii · Hawaii County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,833 Population 70/sq mi density
$63,882 Median Income $27,028 per capita
$350,400 Home Value $337,248 Zillow
$1,180 Median Rent 40.1% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$63,882 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$350,400 home value, $1,180/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mountain View, HI

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,882
15% below
$27,028 per capita
Home Value
$350,400
24% above
Zillow: $337,248
Median Rent
$1,180/mo
1% above
40.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
6% below
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°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
85%
Home Value
124%
Rent
101%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mountain View a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mountain View residents earn a median household income of $63,882 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,028. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,367 business establishments, including 490 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mountain View is $350,400 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,248. Median rent is $1,180/month, with 40.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

12.9% of adults in Mountain View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mountain View has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 229.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population3,833
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,882
Per Capita$27,028
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$12,193M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113

Housing

B+
Home Value$350,400
Rent$1,180
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$337,248
Housing Units1,361
Rent Burden40.1%

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain229.1 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation2,800 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute40 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Mountain View was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Hilo International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 490 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.