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Mountain View, CA—94041

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$2,275,000
3.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$169,000
30.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
22
60.0% Longer 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 May '26, the median home price in Mountain View, CA is $2,275,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.9%. This indicates that home prices in Mountain View, CA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.1%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$2,275,0003.9%
Single Family $2,445,0003.9%
Condos $1,104,000-3.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$1,673,0003.7%
    3 Bed
    		$2,387,0004.2%
    4 Bed
    		$3,014,0002.8%
    5 Bed $3,538,1791.5%
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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 May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mountain View, CA is 22. This is a increase of 60.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 31.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$2,820,00023.0%
    Listing Count
    		13-7.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.1%-7.0%
    Days on Market
    		2260.0%
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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 Ratio12.5
    Median Home Price$2,275,000
    Median Household Income$169,000

    Mountain View, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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