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Mountain View

California · 82,376 residents · 11.958 sq mi
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Mountain View is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,116. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,560,600. Households here earn about 83% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82,376
+17%since 2000
from 70,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,889 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 5,913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+2%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
66K71K76K80K85K1990201020202024Mountain View
202484K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$144,116
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,362 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,216
+107%since 2000
from $39,693 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food13.2%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,560,600
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,490
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,222 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
61.3% rent
Afford Score
10.8
+62%since 2000
from 6.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(39,029)
Black2.4%(1,674)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(12,911)
Asian20.5%(14,513)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.7%(52,138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(33,008)
Black1.4%(1,155)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(14,206)
Asian34.9%(28,760)
Other5.1%(4,226)
Diversity Score84.6%(69,713)
Diversity Score
85
+15%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
41.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
71.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
42.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain View, California?

Mountain View, California has about 82,376 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain View, California?

The typical household in Mountain View, California earns about $144,116 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain View, California expensive?

In Mountain View, California, the median home is worth about $1,560,600, and the typical rent is about $2,490 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain View, California?

About 71.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain View, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain View, California?

About 6.5% of people in Mountain View, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountain View, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountain View, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,916 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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