NEIGHBORHOOD
Mountain View
California · San Diego · 16,038 residents · 1.59 sq mi
The short version
Mountain View is a neighborhood of 16,038 people in San Diego. Owners hold 35% of the housing stock. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 15% of adults. 36% of people here were born outside the United States. This skews young, with a median age of 33.1. There are 10,093 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Mountain View; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
16,038
Population density
10,093 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.59 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,902
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,378
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12%
Information10.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
Retail trade6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
Other services4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
Public administration2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Education & health services0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$575,577
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,684
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.0%
65.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.49 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.0
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(974)
Black11.4%(1,824)
Hispanic / Latino76.7%(12,303)
Asian3.9%(622)
Other2%(315)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(974)
Black11.4%(1,824)
Hispanic / Latino76.7%(12,303)
Asian3.9%(622)
Other2%(315)
Diversity Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.8%
Female
53.2%
Foreign born
36.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
66.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Mountain View, San Diego, California?
Mountain View, San Diego, California has about 16,038 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Mountain View, San Diego, California?
The typical household in Mountain View, San Diego, California earns about $63,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Mountain View, San Diego, California expensive?
In Mountain View, San Diego, California, the median home is worth about $575,577, and the typical rent is about $1,684 a month.
How educated are people in Mountain View, San Diego, California?
About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain View, San Diego, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Mountain View, San Diego, California?
About 20.4% of people in Mountain View, San Diego, California live below the federal poverty line.
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San DiegoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024