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Mountain View

California · 2,372 residents · 0.287 sq mi
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Mountain View has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,675. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $382,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,372
−4%since 2000
from 2,468 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
8,265 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 8,599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+5%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Mountain View
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,675
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,986 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,448
−2%since 2000
from $26,071 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,900
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $914 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.7
+149%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(1,897)
Black1.9%(47)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(358)
Asian1.7%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.1%(990)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(1,620)
Black2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(524)
Asian2.8%(66)
Other4.1%(98)
Diversity Score59.4%(1,408)
Diversity Score
59
+48%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−1%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain View, California?

Mountain View, California has about 2,372 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain View, California earns about $49,675 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 $382,900, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain View, California?

About 11.4% 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 7.1% of people in Mountain View, California live below the federal poverty line.

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