Mountain View, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,072 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,818 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$545,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$560 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,732 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Contra Costa County
4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Contra Costa County
6
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 47
Feb 5 0 51
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 58
May 1 0 63
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 0 0 69
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, CA State Senate District 9, CA Assembly District 15, CA
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Schools

John Muir Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Martinez Junior High
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Vicente Martinez High
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Diablo Valley College
4 miles, S • 1.9 star
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill
4 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
30 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
48 miles, SE • 1 star
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