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Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California
Mountain View, Santa Clara County, city, in Santa Clara County, California. Mountain View, Santa Clara County had 85,438 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 82,376 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 83,732 (±46). GEOID 0649670.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
85,438
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 82,376 · ACS 2020-2024: 83,732 ±46
Median household income
$189,917
±$10,319 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$1,927,000
±$91,537 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$3,062
±$93 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Mountain View, Santa Clara County and what county is it in?
Mountain View, Santa Clara County is a city in Santa Clara County, California. It covers 12.0 square miles of land, 6,889 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mountain View, Santa Clara County is in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mountain View, Santa Clara County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 85,438 people lived in Mountain View, Santa Clara County on July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 82,376 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 83,732 (±46).
| Measure | Mountain View, Santa Clara County | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 83,732±46 | 1,902,047 | +2,076 |
| Households | 35,767±728 | 659,353 | +2,011 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.05 | 2.82 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 39,458±862 | 698,837 | +3,160 |
Mountain View, Santa Clara County's population since 2000
From 70,708 in 2000 to 85,438 in 2025: up 20.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mountain View, Santa Clara County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mountain View, Santa Clara County?
The median resident of Mountain View, Santa Clara County is 35.5 years old; 19.9% are under 18 and 12.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 37.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 36.3%. 42.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mountain View, Santa Clara County | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5±0.6 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.9%±1.2 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.0%±0.9 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 52.1%±1.2 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.5%±1.8 pts | 25.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.4%±1.7 pts | 27.2% | −6.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.9 pts | 2.2% | +1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 36.3%±1.5 pts | 40.3% | +4.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0%±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 42.9%±1.7 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 49.5%±1.7 pts | 55.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.1%±0.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| With a disability | 7.3%±0.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4%±0.5 pts | 3.9% | −2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.0%±0.9 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 75.0%±1.7 pts | 56.5% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 45.1%±1.6 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.2%±1.9 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mountain View, Santa Clara County earn?
Half of Mountain View, Santa Clara County's 35,767 households earn less than $189,917 a year (±$10,319), against $164,281 in Santa Clara County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $171,953 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $17,964 after inflation. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mountain View, Santa Clara County | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $189,917±$10,319 | $164,281 | +$17,964 |
| Mean household income | $259,889±$9,805 | $227,007 | – |
| Per capita income | $112,591±$4,129 | $80,312 | +$14,334 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.0%±1.0 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.4%±3.1 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2%±0.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3%±1.0 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.0%±1.0 pts | 95.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mountain View, Santa Clara County?
Owners occupy 38.6% of Mountain View, Santa Clara County's occupied homes and renters 61.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,927,000 by its owner (±$91,537). The median renter pays $3,062 a month including utilities, and 31.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mountain View, Santa Clara County | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,927,000±$91,537 | $1,490,600 | +$187,414 |
| Median gross rent | $3,062±$93 | $2,857 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.3%±3.0 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $4,000 or more | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 38.6%±1.7 pts | 55.1% | −3.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 61.4%±1.7 pts | 44.9% | – |
| Housing units | 39,458±862 | 698,837 | +3,160 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.6%±1.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 26.8%±1.4 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2%±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.1%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.5%±1.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.1%±1.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mountain View, Santa Clara County building?
Builders took permits for 107 new housing units in Mountain View, Santa Clara County in 2025 (85 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mountain View, Santa Clara County work and get to work?
51.8% of Mountain View, Santa Clara County's workers drive alone and 30.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Mountain View, Santa Clara County | Santa Clara County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.6%±1.2 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 51.8%±2.4 pts | 59.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.4%±0.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.9%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 30.6%±2.2 pts | 23.9% | +25.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min±0.7 | 26.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mountain View, Santa Clara County?
20 census tracts lie mostly in Mountain View, Santa Clara County, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $135,398 (Tract 5091.11) to $250,000 or more (Tract 5099.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5091.09Santa Clara County | 7,153 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 5098.01Santa Clara County | 5,969 | $167,957 |
| Tract 5094.04Santa Clara County | 6,256 | $203,864 |
| Tract 5095Santa Clara County | 5,617 | $178,892 |
| Tract 5099.02Santa Clara County | 5,161 | $222,955 |
| Tract 5092.01Santa Clara County | 5,287 | $182,611 |
| Tract 5091.11Santa Clara County | 4,643 | $135,398 |
| Tract 5091.08Santa Clara County | 4,617 | $219,063 |
| Tract 5092.02Santa Clara County | 4,222 | $228,462 |
| Tract 5096Santa Clara County | 3,724 | $188,676 |
| Tract 5093.03Santa Clara County | 3,565 | $175,288 |
| Tract 5094.03Santa Clara County | 4,115 | $177,847 |
Every census tract in Mountain View, Santa Clara County, with its figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mountain View, Santa Clara County) · Census block assignment files
How does Mountain View, Santa Clara County compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mountain View, Santa Clara County is the 429th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 99th-most populous of 483 in California.
Mountain View, Santa Clara County ranks 81st of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 99th | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 81st | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 148th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 81st | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 56th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 67th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 88th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 701st | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54th | 988 |
| Median age | 771st | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,013th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 109th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 811th | 1,069 |
Mountain View, Santa Clara County's figures with every place in California (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mountain View, Santa Clara County?
3 of the 57 figures for Mountain View, Santa Clara County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mountain View, Santa Clara County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Mountain View.