Cost of Living in Mountain View Acres, CA

Population 3,155 · California · Data vintage 2023

115
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Mountain View Acres sits on the smaller end of the California city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. A poverty rate near 30% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Geographically, Mountain View Acres is part of the immediate Victorville metro area. Housing prices track closely with Victorville's $343,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 113
Rent 118

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Mountain View Acres

The median home value in Mountain View Acres is $346,000 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,554/month, 18% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,179/year is 6% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 18.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Mountain View Acres has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$346,000
13% above avg
Median Rent
$1,554/mo
18% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 75.8%
Renter-occupied 24.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,554
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,168/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
41.6 min
54% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.6%
Carpooled
26.8%
Work from home
5.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$70,179
6% below avg
Per Capita Income
$19,937
Unemployment Rate
18.5%
284% above avg
Poverty Rate
30.2%
Labor Force Participation
51.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.2%
Graduate degree 4.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33
Male median age 33.4
Female median age 30.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 71 — Moderate
13.7%
Good air days/yr
214
Max AQI recorded
137
PM2.5 days
205
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mountain View Acres, CA?

Mountain View Acres has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.

What is average rent in Mountain View Acres, CA?

The median gross rent in Mountain View Acres is $1,554 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mountain View Acres?

The median home value in Mountain View Acres is $346,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Mountain View Acres?

The median household income in Mountain View Acres is $70,179 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mountain View Acres, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Mountain View Acres is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Mountain View Acres, CA affordable?

Mountain View Acres is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.

Mountain View Acres at a Glance

Population
3,155
Median Income
$70,179
Home Value
$346,000
Median Rent
$1,554/mo
Unemployment
18.5%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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