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Mountain View, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Catawba County County
Mountain View, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Mountain View a Good Place to Live?
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 4.0% (11% 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.
Safety & Crime
Mountain View reports 531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,722/100K.
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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.