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Mountain View, CA—94041

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$2,151,000
0.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$169,000
30.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
36
16.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.1%
Median Rent
$3,450
6.0% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,900
4.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$4,000
5.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$5,300
2.8% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Mountain View, CA

9404394040
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Mountain View, CA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Mountain View, CA is $2,151,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.5%. This indicates that home prices in Mountain View, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$2,151,000-0.5%
Single Family $2,300,0000.4%
Condos $1,058,000-6.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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    2 Bed
    $1,596,0000.8%
    3 Bed
    $2,246,0001.0%
    4 Bed
    $2,836,000-0.4%
    5 Bed $3,286,956-3.1%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    7.1%
    1 Bedroom
    31.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    32.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    23.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.5%

    Rental Trends — Mountain View, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mountain View, CA is $3,770, with a year-over-year rent change of -6.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mountain View, CA is studios: $2,920, 1-bedrooms: $3,370, 2-bedrooms: $3,940, 3-bedrooms: $5,190, 4-bedrooms: $8,400. The most common rental property sizes in Mountain View, CA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 39.3% and 38.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$3,450$3,770
    Studio Rent $2,780$2,920
    1 Bed Rent $2,900$3,370
    2 Bed Rent $4,000$3,940
    3 Bed Rent $5,300$5,190
    4 Bed Rent $8,400$8,400
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    9.7%
    1 Bedroom
    38.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    39.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    11.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    0.6%

    Property Listings — Mountain View, CA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mountain View, CA is 21. This is a decrease of -1.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market about the same amount of time than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    $3,380,00044.0%
    Listing Count
    74.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.1%4.0%
    Days on Market
    36-16.0%
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    Demographics — Mountain View, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mountain View, CA has a population of 15,800, which has increased by 10.1% over the past 5 years. Mountain View, CA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.6% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 72.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 25.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    15,80010.1%
    % Under 18
    21.6%31.7%
    % Seniors
    9.5%-2.1%
    % WFH
    25.8%360.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    72.6%8.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mountain View, CA is a predominantly white area, with 37.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 24.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mountain View, CA is hispanic, making up 28.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 39.3% of the population in Mountain View, CA, and this percentage has increased by 7.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    37.1%-24.1%
    % Black
    1.8%-14.3%
    % Hispanic
    28.3%39.4%
    % Asian
    26.8%5.5%
    % Foreign Born
    39.3%7.7%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Mountain View, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 85 mortgage originations in Mountain View, CA, of which 99.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 51.0%, with 1.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Mountain View, CA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    85
    % Conventional Loans
    99.0%
    % Government Loans
    1.0%
    % Investor Loans
    4.0%
    % Second Loans
    1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    7.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Mountain View, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Mountain View, CA under the Section 8 program is 1.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Mountain View, CA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    56
    Total Units Section 8
    56
    % Rentals under Section 8
    1.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    90.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$290$2,900$3,190
    2 Bedroom-$310$4,000$3,690
    3 Bedroom-$510$5,300$4,790
    4 Bedroom-$3,180$8,400$5,220

    Affordability — Mountain View, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio11.8
    Median Home Price$2,151,000
    Median Household Income$169,000

    Mountain View, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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