Mountain View, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Mountain View | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,233 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6393.7 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.67% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 33,978 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Mountain View grew by 17.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 80,747 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Mountain View has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Mountain View | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $184,360 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.52% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Mountain View is about 91% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Mountain View | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $2,000,000 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,982 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 39.1% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Mountain View is about 55.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,982 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Mountain View spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Mountain View | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,563 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 28.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 20,091 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,414 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Mountain View is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Mountain View has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Mountain View | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Mountain View has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Mountain View | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.0 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.5% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mountain View, California.
What is the population of Mountain View, California?
The population of Mountain View, California is 78,233, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Mountain View, California?
The population density of Mountain View, California is 6393.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Mountain View, California?
The median household income in Mountain View, California is $184,360, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Mountain View, California?
The median home price in Mountain View, California is $2,000,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Mountain View, California?
The unemployment rate in Mountain View, California is 3.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.