Mountain View, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
82,363 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
74.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$179,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,927,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,235 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,859 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
34.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Clara County
4
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Clara County
5
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 49
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 3 0 54
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 62
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 3 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 20%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, CA State Senate District 13, CA Assembly District 23, CA
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Schools

Khan Lab School
<1 miles, W
Stevenson Elementary
<1 miles, N • 5 star
Mount
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
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Colleges

Foothill College
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Stanford University
5 miles, NW • 5 star
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Hospitals

El Camino Hospital
2 miles, S • 5 star
Stanford Health Care
6 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
22 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
57 miles, E • 1 star
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