Mountain View, CA Real Estate & Homes For Sale

Mountain View Real Estate & Neighborhood Directory

Welcome to Mountain View, CA

Mountain View built its name on tech, most visibly as home to Google's headquarters, but its residential streets still center on a walkable, historic downtown along Castro Street. It's one of the busier cities on the Peninsula, with a population well above its smaller neighbors.

What makes Mountain View, CA a top real estate destination?

Mountain View offers easy access to major employers, a lively downtown, and a wider range of housing than most Peninsula cities, from mid-century single-family homes to newer condos and townhomes near the tech campuses.

Dining and Shopping Options

Castro Street is the city's main strip, packed with restaurants covering a wide range of cuisines. Cascal, a longtime Spanish and Latin American tapas spot, is one of the anchors of the street.

Parks and Recreation

Shoreline at Mountain View, along the Bay, includes the 25,000-seat Shoreline Amphitheatre and miles of trails. The Computer History Museum sits nearby. Smaller neighborhood parks, including Cuesta Park, are spread throughout the city.

Schools

Mountain View is split between two K-8 districts: Mountain View Whisman School District and Los Altos School District, depending on address. Both feed into Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District for secondary school.

Demographics

Mountain View has about 83,700 residents, a median age of 35.5, and a median household income around $190,000.

Neighborhood Districts

Mountain View breaks down into several distinct areas:

Downtown/Old Mountain View: Historic homes mixed with modern condos along Castro Street, walkable to shops, restaurants, and Caltrain.

Waverly Park, Cuesta Park, and Monta Loma: Larger lots and established detached homes; Monta Loma is known for its mid-century modern architecture.

Shoreline West and North Whisman: Mid-century single-family homes alongside newer townhome complexes, close to major tech campuses.

Castro City, Grant, and Blossom Valley: Established residential neighborhoods south of downtown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district serves Mountain View?

It depends on the address. Most of the city falls in Mountain View Whisman School District for K-8, with some areas in Los Altos School District. High schoolers attend Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District.

What's downtown Mountain View like?

Castro Street is the center of it: walkable, dense with restaurants and shops, and close to the Caltrain station.

What kind of homes does Mountain View have?

A mix of mid-century single-family homes, newer condos and townhomes, and some historic houses near downtown, with more density than most neighboring Peninsula cities.

Overview for Mountain View, CA

35,581 people live in Mountain View, where the median age is 34.9 and the average individual income is $113,793. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

35,581

Total Population

34.9 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$113,793

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Mountain View, CA

Population Households Employment

Mountain View has 15,347 households, with an average household size of 2.3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Mountain View do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 35,581 people call Mountain View home. The population density is 9,722 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

35,581

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.9 years

Median Age

52 / 48%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
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15,347

Total Households

2.3

Average Household Size

$113,793

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Around Mountain View, CA

There's plenty to do around Mountain View, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

59

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

93

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

43

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rose International Market, Sogo Bakery, and Blossom Valley.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Rose International Market page on Yelp Search 801 W El Camino Real on Google Maps	Dining · $	0.38 miles	277 reviews	3.7/5 stars
Visit the Sogo Bakery page on Yelp Search 1350 Grant Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $$	0.54 miles	2 reviews	2/5 stars
Visit the Blossom Valley page on Yelp Search 1710 Miramonte At Cuesta on Google Maps	Shopping	0.52 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Adventures in Writing Camp - Mountain View page on Yelp Search 1175 Castro St on Google Maps	Active	0.12 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Mountain View Los Altos Girls Softball page on Yelp	Active	0.14 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Tao Te Fitness page on Yelp Search 600 Fremont Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.14 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the H Music page on Yelp	Active	0.47 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Schaefer Park page on Yelp Search 914 Mountain View Ave on Google Maps	Active	0.53 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Health and Beauty Acupuncture page on Yelp Search 990 Bay St on Google Maps	Active	0.54 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Ayru, Inc page on Yelp Search 1123 Doyle Pl on Google Maps	Active	0.75 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Studio 844 page on Yelp	Beauty	0.02 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the The Industry Salon for Guys page on Yelp Search 1350 Grant Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.54 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Lil's Salon of Beauty page on Yelp Search 84 Oak Ln on Google Maps	Beauty	0.57 miles	8 reviews	4.5/5 stars
Visit the Lotus Foot Massage page on Yelp Search 127 E El Camino Real on Google Maps	Beauty	0.74 miles	88 reviews	3.4/5 stars
Visit the Cali Oasis Day Spa page on Yelp Search 525 South Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	0.92 miles	1 review	5/5 stars

Schools in Mountain View, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Mountain View. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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