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Mountain View, MO


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Mountain View, Missouri

Mountain View, Missouri, in Howell county, is 89 miles E of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 137 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,430.

The People and Families of Mountain View

In Mountain View, about 55% of adults are married. Mountain View offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Mountain View 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 $28,239.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Mountain View gave more campaign money ($500) 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.

Mountain View Housing

Owners occupy 64% of the housing units in Mountain View. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Mountain View is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Mountain View?

Commuting

In Mountain View, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mountain View Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Mountain View Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Mountain View, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Age of the Population78
Racial Diversity44
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime55
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