Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, Mountain View is a city where the future is being built—and where people from around the world come to live, create, and thrive. Known as the headquarters of Google, this city is deeply rooted in tech innovation. But it’s not just for coders and startups—it’s also a welcoming, walkable, and community-centered place that’s perfect for families, professionals, and anyone seeking balance in their Bay Area life.
From Google to NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View is at the forefront of innovation. It attracts top talent from across the globe, and yet still manages to feel like a neighborhood—not just a tech hub. Wide sidewalks, tree-lined streets, and public gathering spaces make this city feel alive, inclusive, and connected.
Castro Street, the heart of downtown Mountain View, is a vibrant stretch filled with international cuisine, indie cafés, bookstores, and local boutiques. It’s one of the most walkable downtowns in the Bay Area, where you’ll find live music, street festivals, and a weekly farmers market that brings the whole community together.
Mountain View doesn’t just work hard—it plays hard too. The city is home to Shoreline Park, a 750-acre green space with scenic trails, a lake for paddle boating, golf, kite flying, and outdoor concerts at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. The Stevens Creek Trail also winds through the city, offering biking and walking access to nature right outside your door.
Mountain View is served by Mountain View Whisman School District and Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District, which includes the highly rated Mountain View High School. Families appreciate the safe neighborhoods, excellent education options, and community programs that make this a place where kids can thrive.
Mountain View is one of the most diverse and inclusive cities in the Bay Area. Residents come from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds, creating a vibrant mix of traditions, languages, and shared experiences. It’s a city that welcomes newcomers while embracing a strong local identity.
With direct access to Highway 101, Caltrain, VTA Light Rail, and nearby tech campuses, Mountain View offers easy connectivity to the rest of Silicon Valley and the Peninsula. Whether you're commuting to Sunnyvale, Palo Alto, or San Jose, the location simply makes sense.
82,409 people live in Mountain View, where the median age is 35.4 and the average individual income is $90,717. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Mountain View, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Integrate Performance Fitness, Liliya Goldie Yoga, and Tonya's Bakeshop.
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| Beauty | 3.98 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Mountain View has 34,316 households, with an average household size of 2.39. 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. 82,409 people call Mountain View home. The population density is 6,891.45 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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