Population 7,585 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Mountain View
| Period | Mountain View | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 3.12 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 3.20 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 3.18 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 3.06 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Mountain View holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Even so, the typical household here is smaller than in Hawaii overall, where it has 3.06 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.62, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mountain View
| Period | Mountain View | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 39.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.8 | 42.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Mountain View is 41.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.3, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mountain View
| Period | Mountain View | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Mountain View: 16.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Mountain View has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Hawaii cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mountain View
Renters in Mountain View
| Period | Mountain View | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 40.7% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.2% | 42.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 41.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 37.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Mountain View is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (47.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mountain View
| Period | Mountain View | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 10.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mountain View: 13.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.1 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mountain View
| Period | Mountain View | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1978 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Mountain View is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west. Only one other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mountain View
| Period | Mountain View | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $892 | $1,393 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $791 | $1,482 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,024 | $1,829 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,325 | $2,199 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$433 | +$806 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mountain View costs $1,325 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $433 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Hawaii city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mountain View
Bachelor's degrees in Mountain View
| Period | Mountain View | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 28.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 32.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Mountain View: 20.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 3.4 points, even as the national share rose. Only two of the 41 Hawaii cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mountain View
| Period | Mountain View | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 89.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 91.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Mountain View never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Mountain View has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Hawaii city with 5,000+ people.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mountain View
| Period | Mountain View | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mountain View runs well above the national rate: 9.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 41 Hawaii cities with 5,000+ people, only three have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mountain View compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View | 2.81 | 41.8 | 16.0% | 19.2% | 13.8% | 1999 | $1,325 | 20.5% | 87.6% | 9.0% |
| Fern Forest | 1.82 | 57.2 | 2.5% | 12.7% | 6.3% | 1998 | $770 | 16.3% | 93.2% | 4.5% |
| Kurtistown | 3.10 | 38.3 | 11.9% | 13.9% | 11.7% | 1994 | $1,598 | 19.9% | 93.4% | 2.0% |
| Keaau | 2.82 | 42.4 | 7.8% | 18.6% | 10.0% | 1995 | $1,272 | 23.5% | 91.9% | 2.6% |
| Ainaloa | 2.50 | 40.8 | 29.5% | 17.7% | 7.4% | 1998 | $1,339 | 11.2% | 93.2% | 19.7% |
| Kukui | 3.29 | 39.1 | 12.6% | 21.1% | 9.5% | 1990 | $1,623 | 36.0% | 91.4% | 1.4% |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | 2.76 | 42.4 | 20.2% | 26.3% | 9.4% | 1997 | $1,391 | 24.0% | 95.9% | 2.8% |
| Kalapana | 2.24 | 50.6 | 11.0% | 17.9% | 9.0% | 1995 | $449 | 22.3% | 87.8% | 3.5% |
| Volcano | 2.17 | 56.1 | 2.5% | 19.0% | 21.2% | 1996 | $1,867 | 49.2% | 96.3% | 3.2% |
| Hilo | 2.89 | 43.6 | 12.3% | 33.7% | 8.4% | 1980 | $1,555 | 34.2% | 94.4% | 6.7% |
| Waiakea | 2.83 | 43.6 | 6.9% | 26.2% | 8.0% | 1992 | $1,138 | 26.1% | 92.9% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mountain View. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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