If you're wondering if Mountain View is a good city to live in, it’s hard to find a local who doesn't love it. While it's famously the home of tech giants like Google and LinkedIn, the city itself feels like a collection of quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods centered around one of the best downtowns in the Bay Area.
The vibe in Mountain View is "approachable innovation". It’s a place where you’ll see neighbors chatting over fences, people biking to work, and families filling up the parks every weekend. It’s known for being exceptionally safe, friendly, and community-oriented, making it a top choice for those looking to plant roots.
Castro Street is the city's living room. It is one of the most walkable and vibrant downtown stretches in Silicon Valley.
The Food: You can travel the world without a passport here. From legendary Michelin-starred spots to inexpensive, authentic ramen, tapas, and Mediterranean cafes, the dining scene is world-class.
Shops & Hangouts: The street is lined with specialty bookstores, cozy coffeehouses like 1 Oz and Pour Decisions, and sidewalk cafes that are perfect for people-watching.
The Sunday Farmers Market: Every Sunday at the Caltrain station parking lot, the city hosts one of the largest and best farmers markets in the region. It’s a weekly ritual for locals to grab organic produce, fresh flowers, and artisanal goods while listening to live music.
Concerts on the Plaza: On Friday nights from June to September, the Civic Center Plaza turns into a dance floor for "Concerts on the Plaza". It’s a high-energy, family-friendly scene where neighbors gather for live shows ranging from rock to Latin folk.
Incredible Parks & Recreation: Shoreline Park is a 750-acre crown jewel where you can go sailing, kayaking, or walk miles of bay-front trails. For the kids, Rengstorff Park features a massive new playground and a public pool.
Top-Rated Schools: Education is a major draw, with highly-rated public schools like Imai, Bubb, and Stevenson Elementary, as well as Mountain View High School.
Neighborhood Charm: For first-time buyers, areas like Monta Loma offer mid-century modern Eichler homes with a strong neighborhood spirit. If you want larger yards and quieter streets, Waverly Park and Cuesta Park are the go-to suburban sanctuaries.
Don't miss Deer Hollow Farm! It’s an educational farm hidden within the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve where kids can see cows, sheep, and goats, it's the ultimate local family weekend escape.
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82,363 people live in Living in Mountain View, CA - A Local Guide to Life in the Heart of Silicon Valley, where the median age is 35.3 and the average individual income is $106,510. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Living in Mountain View, CA - A Local Guide to Life in the Heart of Silicon Valley, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Shubham Halls, Satsuma Dojo, and Maximum Fencing Club.
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Living in Mountain View, CA - A Local Guide to Life in the Heart of Silicon Valley has 34,933 households, with an average household size of 2.35. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Living in Mountain View, CA - A Local Guide to Life in the Heart of Silicon Valley do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 82,363 people call Living in Mountain View, CA - A Local Guide to Life in the Heart of Silicon Valley home. The population density is 6,887.61 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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