Mountain View

About the Area

Home to Google and Moffett Field

Mountain View is home to Google, Moffett Field, Intuit, and LinkedIn. Its downtown is known for weekend farmers markets, family owned restaurants, and one of the most walkable cities in the South Bay.

83,732
Total Population
$190K
Median Household Income
39%
Owner Occupied
75%
Bachelor's or Higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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Market Snapshot

What the Numbers Say About Mountain View

$1.93M
Median Home Value
National median: $332,700
$3,062
Median Monthly Rent
National median: $1,413
$190K
Median Household Income
National median: $80,734

Ownership breakdown

39%Own 61%Rent
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix

Sources: Zillow and U.S. Census Bureau

Neighborhood Report Card

How Mountain View Ranks

Independently scored based on federal data, resident reviews, and school performance.

A+
Public Schools
A+
Good for Families
A+
Weather
A+
Health & Fitness
A
Nightlife
A
Outdoor Activities
A
Commute
A-
Diversity

Source: Niche.com

Residents & Lifestyle

Who Lives in Mountain View

Age Distribution

18 and Under
20%
24 to 34
22%
35 to 44
17%
45 to 54
12%
55 to 64
10%
65 and up
12%

Education Levels

Master's+
45%
Bachelor's
30%
Some college
12%
High school
8%
Less than HS
5%

75 percent of Mountain View adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and nearly half hold a master's or beyond. A quarter of the city is aged 25 to 34, reflecting its role as a hub for Google and LinkedIn's engineering workforce.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Schools

Schools of Mountain View

Mountain View is served by the Mountain View Whisman Elementary District and the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District, both consistently ranked among California's top public systems.

01
Mountain View High School
Public · Grades 9 to 12
A+
2,187 students
02
Graham Middle School
Public · Grades 6 to 8
A
Mountain View Whisman SD
03
Crittenden Middle School
Public · Grades 6 to 8
A
Mountain View Whisman SD
04
Bubb Elementary School
Public · Grades K to 5
A
Mountain View Whisman SD
05
Landels Elementary School
Public · Grades K to 5
A
Mountain View Whisman SD

Source: U.S. Department of Education

Recognition

What the Rankings Say

#2 of 300+
Best Suburbs to Live in the San Francisco Bay Area
#3 of 529
Best Suburbs for Young Professionals in California
#4 of 529
Best Suburbs to Live in California

Source: Niche.com

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