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What are the crime rate and median income in Mountain View, CA?
According to the FBI, Mountain View had 2.1 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 52% lower than the California rate (4.3). The median household income is $189,917 and the median home value is $1,927,000. Population: about 83,732 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Mountain View?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Mountain View at 2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (182 in all). For comparison, that is 52% lower than the California rate (4.3) and 37% lower than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 1 murder. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,113 (23.9 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes rose 2500% between 2021 and 2025 (7 to 182).
| Offense (2025) | Mountain View count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 182 | 2.1 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 16 | 0.18 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 33 | 0.37 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 132 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,113 | 23.9 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 255 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,760 | 19.9 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 98 | 1.1 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Mountain View changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 | 263 | 0 |
| 2022 | 231 | 2,400 | 1 |
| 2023 | 214 | 2,298 | 2 |
| 2024 | 251 | 2,273 | 0 |
| 2025 | 182 | 2,113 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Mountain View Police Department's own reports.
How does Mountain View compare with California?
Mountain View's median household earns $189,917 a year, 92% higher than the state figure ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $1,927,000 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $3,062 a month. About 83,732 people live on 12 square miles of land, roughly 7,002 per square mile. The city lies in Santa Clara County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Mountain View | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,732 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $189,917 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,927,000 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $3,062 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.0% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 75.0% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 38.6% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Mountain View?
3 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Mountain View: Teledyne Semiconductor, Spectra-Physics, Inc. and Cts Printex, Inc.. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Santa Clara County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Mountain View?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Mountain View city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Mountain View?
Inside the city limits there are 15 public schools (2024-25) and 7 private schools (2023-24). 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Castle Rock State Park and Portola Redwoods State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Mountain View
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Mountain View city limits. On the ATF list: E2's Gun Vault (Mountain View) and Eddys Shooting Sports (Mountain View).
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the Mountain View city limits: Bailey Plaza Liquors (Mountain View), Clydes Liquor (Mountain View), El Monte Liquor (Mountain View), Food And Beverages (Mountain View), Giants Liquor & Services (Mountain View), Liquor & Tobacco (Mountain View), Mountain View Liquor & Market (Mountain View), Sav More Liquor Store (Mountain View) and 2 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Mountain View city limits: Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (Mountain View).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Mountain View?
In 2025, Mountain View had 2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (182 reported), 52% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 23.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Mountain View?
$189,917 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Mountain View?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,927,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Mountain View?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Santa Clara County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Sunnyvale, CA (3 mi) · Palo Alto, CA (4 mi) · Cupertino, CA (6 mi) · Santa Clara, CA (7 mi) · Fremont, CA (10 mi) · Milpitas, CA (11 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Santa Clara County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Mountain View city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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