Mountain View, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Catawba County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,068 Population 658/sq mi density
$60,938 Median Income $29,474 per capita
$187,100 Home Value $146,631 Zillow
$1,061 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,100 home value, $1,061/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mountain View, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,938
19% below
$29,474 per capita
Home Value
$187,100
34% below
Zillow: $146,631
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
9% below
18.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°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
81%
Home Value
66%
Rent
91%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
192%
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 $60,938 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,474. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,206 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mountain View is $187,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,631. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 18.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

19.2% of adults in Mountain View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mountain View has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population3,068
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density658/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$29,474
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$12,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,100
Rent$1,061
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$146,631
Housing Units1,455
Rent Burden18.4%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,084/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,102 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 31%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Mountain View was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Hickory Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.