Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, Mountain View is a thriving city renowned for its tech innovation, cultural vibrancy, and stunning views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Spanning approximately 12 square miles, Mountain View is home to more than 82,000 residents and countless global tech companies, including Google’s headquarters at the iconic Googleplex. The city’s name dates back to the 1850s, when it referred to the picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. Officially incorporated in 1902, Mountain View evolved from a quiet agricultural community into a bustling tech hub during the mid-20th century.
Mountain View’s downtown is centered around Castro Street, a lively thoroughfare lined with restaurants, cafés, and boutique shops, offering a vibrant destination for residents and visitors. The city is also home to Shoreline Amphitheatre, a renowned outdoor concert venue, and Shoreline Park, where people enjoy trails, kayaking, and scenic views along the bay. Mountain View neighbors Palo Alto, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino, making it a key location in Silicon Valley.
With excellent schools, over 40 parks, and a rich cultural and recreational scene, Mountain View combines innovation with an exceptional quality of life, making it one of the Bay Area’s most desirable places to live.
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.
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Dining | 2.2 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 3.67 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 1.67 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 2.87 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 2.05 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 3.77 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 1.24 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Active | 1.05 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 4.15 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 4.9 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.52 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.5 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 2.5 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 3.69 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
Beauty | 1.97 miles | 7 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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