Mountain View, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$889 Avg asking sale price
$55 Avg asking lease rate
25,512 SF Avg unit lease size
33,836 SF Avg building size for sale
5.26% Average cap rate

Mountain View's Demographic Profile

Mountain View has 36,392 households and a median income of $172,116, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 87,536
# Households 36,392
Median age 38
Median household income $172,116
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 22,797
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mountain View $1,471 8,384 SF 6.50%
Sunnyvale $827 14,194 SF 7.60%
Palo Alto $1,053 9,525 SF 6.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mountain View $842 11,026 SF 6.50%
Sunnyvale $677 13,029 SF 6.50%
Palo Alto $492 14,520 SF 5.58%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Mountain View $851 16,062 SF
Sunnyvale $699 17,649 SF
Palo Alto $1,114 12,772 SF
Los Altos $1,798 3,000 SF
Los Altos Hills $1,798 2,500 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Mountain View $710 7,160 SF 5.80%
Sunnyvale $609 8,582 SF 5.25%
Palo Alto $918 10,299 SF 5.80%
Los Altos $837 3,208 SF 5.80%
Stanford $1,916 4,571 SF 3.51%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Mountain View

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

2134 Old Middlefield Way

Mountain View, CA 94043

  • 11,388 SF Industrial Building
  • 5.58% Cap Rate
  • $5,600,000
For Sale

Palo Alto Luxury Senior Living Development

Palo Alto, CA 94303

  • 0.45 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $15,000,000
For Sale

236 Higdon Ave

Mountain View, CA 94041

  • 2,778 SF Multifamily
  • 5.80% Cap Rate
  • $2,260,000
For Sale

3886-3898 El Camino Real

Palo Alto, CA 94306

  • 8,253 SF Retail Building
  • $8,500,000
For Sale

870 Williams Way

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

  • 6,876 SF Multifamily
  • 3.65% Cap Rate
  • $3,999,000
For Sale

PRICE REDUCED!

Mountain View, CA 94043

  • 11,200 SF Retail Building
  • 6.35% Cap Rate
  • $5,200,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Mountain View pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Mountain View $889 33,836 SF
Sunnyvale $697 32,570 SF
Palo Alto $972 12,315 SF
Los Altos $1,115 4,459 SF
Los Altos Hills $1,648 9,768 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Mountain View alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Mountain View or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Mountain View 87,536 36,392 38 $172,116 2 22,797 -1%
Sunnyvale 151,084 56,509 38 $171,639 3 32,038 -3%
Palo Alto 66,706 25,838 43 $209,152 3 12,369 -3%
Los Altos 29,896 10,403 48 $245,147 3 2,067 -4%
Los Altos Hills 7,750 2,598 53 $249,855 3 275 -4%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Mountain View, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Mountain View

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Is Mountain View a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Mountain View offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Mountain View?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Mountain View. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Mountain View?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Mountain View. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Mountain View compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Mountain View. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Mountain View acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Mountain View, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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