Mountain View is home to some of Silicon Valley’s largest and most iconic tech companies. It offers diverse residential neighborhoods, many good schools, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Residents choose Mountain View for its feel of being in the center of everything, with short commutes to countless start-ups, major firms, and other areas within Silicon Valley and the Peninsula. Mountain View is a thriving and diverse city with much to offer. The first technology businesses were established here in the 1950s, and today it is one of the cornerstones of Silicon Valley’s global tech scene, with Google, Intuit, LinkedIn, Mozilla Foundation, Symantec, and others headquartered here.
The combination of quiet residential neighborhoods and vibrant cultural and commercial areas make Mountain View a highly desirable community. Mountain View’s real estate includes 1950s Eichlers and ranch homes, as well as contemporary new construction, townhomes, and condos.
Home prices in 2018 ranged from $1,200,000 to $3,798,000, with a median sales price of $2,320,500. Mountain View has more than 20 unique neighborhoods, including:
- Blossom Valley
- Castro City
- Cuernavaca
- Cuesta Park
- Dutch Haven
- Eastern Varsity Park
- Gemello
- Greater San Antonio
- Jackson Park
- Martens-Carmelita
- Moffett Boulevard
- Monta Loma
- North Whisman
- Old Mountain View
- Rex Manor/Mountain Shadows
- Shoreline West, Slater
- St. Francis Acres
- Stierlin Estates
- Sylvan Park
- Wagon Wheel
- Waverly Park
- Whisman Station
- Willowgate
The city has a population of over 80,000, with around 20,000 workers commuting into Mountain View’s numerous tech firms. With long-term residents sharing the city with a diverse professional workforce, Mountain View is a dynamic place with first-class amenities.
Castro Street is teeming with authentic ethnic restaurants and chic dining spots. There are dozens to choose from, encompassing everything from Japanese ramen and sushi to Mongolian and Korean barbeque to delicious Indian, Mediterranean, and Mexican cuisine. Michelin-starred Chez TJ uses locally-sourced ingredients to prepare multi-course meals of French-inspired fare. Served in an elegant Victorian setting,
Chez TJ is a wonderful place to spend a few hours enjoying incredible food.
Doppio Zero is Michelin recognized as well, offering exceptional pizzas and a range of sublime salads and other Italian dishes. Casto Street’s highlights also include great bakeries, bubble tea, craft beer, coffee shops, delis, and wine bars.
The Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts showcases varied performances and features rotating exhibitions from talented local creatives. Well-known artists regularly perform at the 22,500-capacity
Shoreline Amphitheater located in
Shoreline Park. Shoreline Park’s attractions also include miles of trails, an 18-hole golf course, and an aquatics center that provides kayaking, windsurfing, and other activities on the waters of the San Francisco Bay. Outdoor recreation opportunities can be found in
Bedwell Bayfront Park, too, with hiking trails and expansive open waterfront space.
Mountain View has some excellent public schools including Frank L. Huff Elementary, Springer Elementary, Stevenson Elementary, and Mountain View High.
With a lively downtown area and an array of tech firms, Mountain View gives residents eclectic modern living.
