Mountain View, Mountain View CA — neighborhood review

Mountain View, CA

Mountain View · Santa Clara County · CA 94041

Updated July 29, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$2.0M

Median Price

98/100

Walk Score

5/10

Schools

49 min

to San Francisco

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
15/100
BSafety
78/100
D+Schools
50/100
D+Quietness
50/100
D+Commute
55/100
AWalkability
98/100
WYLT Score58/100

Our Take

Mountain View is a high‑income tech hub with excellent schools and walkability, but the cost of living is extreme. If your budget can handle it, you’ll enjoy a vibrant, safe community; otherwise, consider more affordable suburbs.

B.

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The Good

  • Top‑rated public schools
  • Very walkable streets with many cafés and shops
  • Strong local tech economy
  • Low traffic during off‑peak hours

Real Talk

  • !Sky‑high housing prices and rents
  • !Longer commute times during rush hour
  • !Limited parking and high parking fees
  • !High cost of groceries and utilities
  • $Parking and HOA fees
  • $Property taxes that are above state average
  • $Elevated costs for outdoor recreation and dining

Best For

Tech ProfessionalsFamiliesRemote WorkersWalkers

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Mountain View, CA

B

Safety grade

Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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