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Crime in Mountain View summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mountain View. Key points include:
There were 2,509 total crimes in Mountain View in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mountain View is 3,080.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mountain View is 306.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mountain View is 2,773.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mountain View is 45.34% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Mountain View Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mountain View / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,509 | 3,080.0 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 250 | 306.9 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 45 | 55.2 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 167 | 205.0 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,259 | 2,773.1 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 403 | 494.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,667 | 2,046.4 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 189 | 232.0 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Mountain View summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mountain View. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mountain View is 287 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mountain View is 2.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Mountain View is $2,037,086.
The median income in Mountain View is $189,917.
Mountain View's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mountain View Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mountain View | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 287 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 114 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 120 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 668 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 125 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 124 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 123 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mountain View, CA Weather
The average high in Mountain View is 71.1° and the average low is 48.8°.
There are 37.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.4 inches of precipitation each year with 1.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mountain View |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 37.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 17.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mountain View Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mountain View
The current population in Mountain View is 83,732. The population has increased 15.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83,732 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 82,363 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 82,132 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 82,409 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 80,104 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 81,656 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 80,993 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 80,076 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 78,827 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 77,973 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 76,741 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 75,477 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 74,447 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 73,394 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 72,510 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mountain View
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Mountain View is:
37.4% White with 31,304 White residents.
2.4% African American with 1,989 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 45 American Indian residents.
36.3% Asian with 30,382 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 321 Other residents.
6.0% Two Or More with 5,018 Two Or More residents.
17.5% Hispanic with 14,673 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mountain View | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.4% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.4% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 36.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.5% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mountain View
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Mountain View is 47.9% female with 40,138 female residents.
Mountain View is 52.1% male with 43,593 male residents.
| Gender | Mountain View | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mountain View for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Mountain View completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Mountain View completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Mountain View completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Mountain View completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Mountain View completed associate's degree.
30.0% of adults in Mountain View completed bachelor's degree.
30.0% of adults in Mountain View completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Mountain View completed professional degree.
10.0% of adults in Mountain View completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mountain View | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 30.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 10.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mountain View, California
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2.3% of households in Mountain View earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Mountain View earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.2% of households in Mountain View earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Mountain View earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.6% of households in Mountain View earn $35,000 to $49,999.
6.8% of households in Mountain View earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.6% of households in Mountain View earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.3% of households in Mountain View earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.3% of households in Mountain View earn $150,000 to $199,999.
47.6% of households in Mountain View earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mountain View | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.2% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.6% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6.8% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.6% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.3% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.3% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 47.6% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







