Mountain View, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 70,960 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
The city's Bay Area geography leads to its moderate temperatures throughout the year.
Geography
Easily accessible to the whole of the San Francisco Bay Area, Mountain View sits in the heart of the Silicon Valley.
Cultural Attractions
The city's Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual Arts and Wine festival.
Recreation
Shoreline Park fills a variety of recreational niches with its boating amenities, golf course, wildlife areas, and paved trails.
Economy
A technological powerhouse, Mountain View is home to Google, Microsoft, and Intuit.
| Population [details] | 70,960 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 71.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 968.56 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 58.80% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 63.17 °F/38.7 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 104.15 °F/72.86 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 16.34 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 33 |
| Cost of living [details] | 156.3 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | San Jose (11.10 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | NORMAN Y. MINETA SAN JOSE INTERNATIONAL (9.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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