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Mountain View, AR


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Mountain View, Arkansas

Mountain View, Arkansas, in Stone county, is 76 miles N of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 126 miles NW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 2,876.

The People and Families of Mountain View

In Mountain View, about 57% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Mountain View, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mountain View had a median family income of $27,589.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Mountain View gave more campaign money ($4,750) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Mountain View is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Mountain View Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Mountain View. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Mountain View is relatively low.

Commuting

In Mountain View, 91% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Mountain View, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Mountain View strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMountain View Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Mountain View Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Mountain View Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Mountain View Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Mountain View Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Mountain View Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mountain View, AR

Comparing Mountain View to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens1010
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes94
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime99
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