Mountain View, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain View Crime

Is Mountain View safe?

Mountain View earns a city-wide safety rating of B (Safe), and the data backs that up: 83% of its 23 analyzed neighborhoods fall into the A or B grade range, meaning the vast majority of the city sees relatively low crime activity. Specifically, 5 neighborhoods (21.7%) earned a Grade A and 14 neighborhoods (60.9%) earned a Grade B. No neighborhood in Mountain View received a D or F grade. The safest areas include Central Los Altos (A), Blossom Valley (A), and Waverly Park (A), all of which combine high median household incomes — $240,713, $206,982, and $190,063 respectively — with the lowest observed crime levels in the city. Even the higher-crime areas, such as Martens-Carmelita and Willowgate, grade out at C+, well above the bottom of the scale. For context, the overall city-level crime grade is C-, which reflects some property crime pressure relative to national benchmarks, but neighborhood-level data tells a more nuanced and generally positive story.

What is the crime rate in Mountain View?

Mountain View's overall crime grade is C- at the city level, but neighborhood-by-neighborhood analysis reveals a much safer picture for most residents. Of the 23 neighborhoods studied, 21.7% received an A grade and 60.9% received a B grade, with only 4 neighborhoods (17.4%) landing in the C range — and none lower than C+. That means zero neighborhoods earned a D or F. The higher-crime pockets are concentrated in areas like North Whisman (C+), Willowgate (C+), and Martens-Carmelita (C+), while mid-tier areas such as Cuernavaca (B-) and Sylvan Park (B-) still sit solidly in the safe range. Property crimes — including vehicle break-ins and theft — tend to drive the city's aggregate grade down, a pattern common across high-density, high-income Bay Area cities. Mountain View's population density of 2,586 people per square mile and median home value of $1,531,050 create conditions where opportunistic property crime is the primary concern rather than violent crime.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Mountain View?

Five Mountain View neighborhoods earned a Grade A — the highest safety tier — out of 23 areas analyzed. Central Los Altos leads the city with an A grade and a median household income of $240,713, the highest of any neighborhood studied. Blossom Valley (A) follows with a median income of $206,982 and a population of about 3,074 residents. Waverly Park (A), home to roughly 4,005 people and a median income of $190,063, rounds out the top three. Cuesta Park (A-) and North Bayshore (A-) also rank among the safest, with median incomes of $168,394 and $88,231 respectively — though North Bayshore's population of just 192 makes it a unique, low-density enclave. Just below the A tier, Rex Manor (B+), The Crossings (B+), and Gemello (B+) offer strong safety grades with median incomes ranging from $117,653 to $162,688, making them practical options for residents who want safety without the price premium of the top-rated zones. Collectively, these top 10 neighborhoods represent a broad range of income levels while all maintaining grades of B or better.

Is Mountain View a good place to live?

By nearly every measurable indicator, Mountain View ranks as one of the more desirable cities in Silicon Valley. Its median household income of $144,116 is well above both state and national medians, and its unemployment rate of just 3.4% reflects a labor market anchored by major tech employers. The poverty rate of 6.5% is low relative to California's statewide average, suggesting broad economic stability across the population of 80,104 residents. On the housing side, a median home value of $1,531,050 and median rent of $2,490 signal a premium market — high cost of entry, but also strong asset appreciation and neighborhood investment. From a safety standpoint, 83% of neighborhoods grade out at B or better, and no neighborhood falls below a C+ grade. Families seeking top safety grades will find strong options in Central Los Altos, Blossom Valley, and Cuesta Park, while renters and younger professionals may gravitate toward Gemello (B+) or Monta Loma (B), which offer relatively lower price points alongside solid safety profiles. The combination of economic strength, low unemployment, and predominantly safe neighborhoods makes Mountain View a compelling choice despite its high cost of living.