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Mountain View

🏙️ About This City


Mountain View, incorporated in 1902, is a major city in Santa Clara County at the heart of Silicon Valley. With a population of approximately 82,000 as of 2025, the city is known for its technological innovation, excellent quality of life, and cultural vibrancy. It is home to global tech companies including Google, Intuit, and LinkedIn, and has grown into one of the most dynamic cities in the Bay Area.

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Despite its tech-forward economy, Mountain View retains a warm, community-focused atmosphere with a walkable downtown, abundant parks, and access to nature. Residents enjoy proximity to both the Santa Cruz Mountains and San Francisco Bay.

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🗺️ Neighborhood 


Mountain View includes a range of neighborhoods offering different lifestyles, from high-density mixed-use districts to quiet residential enclaves:

  • Downtown Mountain View – A lively, walkable area centered around Castro Street, with shops, dining, entertainment, and Caltrain access.

  • Old Mountain View – Known for its charming bungalows and early 20th-century homes on tree-lined streets, within walking distance of downtown.

  • Cuesta Park – A peaceful, family-friendly neighborhood with parks, top schools, and well-kept single-family homes.

  • Monta Loma – A mid-century modern neighborhood with Eichler-style homes and a strong community spirit.

  • Waverly Park – An upscale residential area with larger homes and easy access to schools and parks.

  • Rex Manor / Shoreline West – A diverse area close to downtown, offering a mix of older homes, apartments, and modern infill development.

  • North Bayshore – A business and innovation hub where major tech companies are headquartered.

  • Whisman Station – A transit-oriented neighborhood with newer condos and townhomes, popular with professionals.

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🎓 Schools

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🏫 Elementary Schools

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Mountain View Whisman School District (MVWSD):

MVWSD operates several elementary schools, each serving distinct attendance zones. The schools include:

  • Benjamin Bubb Elementary

  • Amy Imai Elementary

  • Edith Landels Elementary

  • Mariano Castro Elementary

  • Gabriela Mistral Elementary

  • Monta Loma Elementary

  • Theuerkauf Elementary

  • Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary

  • Stevenson Elementary (hosts the PACT program)

📍To determine the specific elementary school assigned to a property, you can use the MVWSD School Locator tool 

https://www.mvwsd.org/services_and_requests/register_a_student/residency

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Los Altos School District (LASD):

Certain areas in the southern part of Mountain View fall under LASD, which includes:

  • Almond Elementary

  • Covington Elementary

  • Gardner Bullis Elementary

  • Loyola Elementary

  • Oak Avenue Elementary

  • Santa Rita Elementary

  • Springer Elementary

📍LASD provides a School Locator tool to identify school assignments based on property addresses

https://www.myschoollocation.com/losaltossd/

 

🏫 Middle Schools

Mountain View Whisman School District (MVWSD):

MVWSD operates two middle schools:

  • Crittenden Middle School: Serves the area north of Central Expressway.

  • Graham Middle School: Serves the area south of Central Expressway.

📍You can refer to MVWSD's attendance boundaries for detailed information 

https://www.mvwsd.org/services_and_requests/register_a_student/residency

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Los Altos School District (LASD):

For students in LASD, the middle school is:

  • Georgina P. Blach Intermediate School

📍Assignments are based on residential addresses, which can be verified using the LASD School Locator 

https://www.myschoollocation.com/losaltossd/

 

🏫 High Schools

Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District (MVLA):

MVLA oversees two comprehensive high schools:

  • Mountain View High School

  • Los Altos High School

📍Attendance zones are generally divided geographically, with Mountain View High serving the eastern and central parts of Mountain View, and Los Altos High serving the southern and western areas. For precise boundaries and to determine the assigned high school for a specific address, refer to MVLA's boundary maps 

https://locator.pea.powerschool.com/?StudyID=187720

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📍Determine Your Assigned Schools

To accurately identify the assigned schools for a specific property in Mountain View:

  1. MVWSD School Locator: Enter your address to find assigned elementary and middle schools. https://www.mvwsd.org/services_and_requests/register_a_student/residency

  2. LASD School Locator: Check school assignments for properties within LASD boundaries. https://www.myschoollocation.com/losaltossd/

  3. MVLA Boundary Maps: Review high school attendance zones https://locator.pea.powerschool.com/?StudyID=187720

📈 Market Trends


Mountain View’s housing market reflects its central location and strong economic base:

  • Median Home Price (2025): Approximately $2.3 million

  • Price per Square Foot: Around $1,400

  • Average Time on Market: 8–12 days

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Desirable neighborhoods near downtown, tech campuses, and parks tend to move quickly and attract multiple offers. While the city has a mix of condos, townhomes, and single-family homes, inventory remains limited due to high demand.

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