The Town FilesMountain View, Hawaii
Community in Hawaii County · population 4,215 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $356,800
- Household income
- $69,299
- Jan low / Jul high
- 56° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 36.7
Mountain View is a community of 4,215 people in Hawaii County, Hawaii. The median home is worth $356,800, below the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Hawaii towns, better for a vacation home than 85% of Hawaii towns, quieter than 74% of Hawaii towns.
How Mountain View ranks
Percentile among Hawaii towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Hawaii towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mountain View is worth $356,800, below the typical Hawaii town ($802,600). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $69,299, which is more affordable than 92% of Hawaii towns. Median rent is $1,375 a month. 73.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mountain View | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $356,800 | $802,600 |
| Median rent | $1,375 | $1,931 |
| Median household income | $69,299 | $95,243 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 7.7× |
| Homeownership | 73.2% | 71.0% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1983 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Mountain View
| People | Mountain View | Typical Hawaii town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.7 | 42.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 10.1% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 8.1% |
| Average commute | 40.0 min | 29.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.3% | 93.2% |
Weather in Mountain View
July highs average 76.8°F and January lows 56.0°F. About 229.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Hawaii town: 0.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Mountain View since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Hawaii town. The strongest, an F0, struck on February 27, 2004 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 27, 2004.
Severe weather in Hawaii County since 1996
Hawaii County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4951: Hurricane Lala |
| September 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3654: Tropical Storm Nolo |
| September 1, 2026 | Earthquake | DR-4936: Earthquake |
| August 25, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3652: Hurricane Lala |
| July 26, 2026 | Fire | FM-5650: Kawaihae Road Fire |
Jobs and pay in Hawaii County
Hawaii County had 74,029 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,868 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Mountain View itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Mountain View
2 public schools with 581 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary School | PK-5 | 484 | 12.7 |
| Na Wai Ola - PCS (charter) | PK-6 | 97 | 5.7 |
Towns near Mountain View
- Kurtistown, HI8.2 mi · 2,515 people · home $448,600
- Hawaiian Acres, HI8.8 mi · 3,426 people · home $318,400
- Orchidlands Estates, HI11.2 mi · 3,165 people · home $385,900
- Ainaloa, HI12.4 mi · 3,609 people · home $228,300
- Hilo, HI12.5 mi · 44,186 people · home $483,000
- Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI14.2 mi · 14,957 people · home $457,100
- Hawaiian Beaches, HI16.7 mi · 3,976 people · home $272,700
Mountain View questions
Is Mountain View, Hawaii a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mountain View scores better for retirees than 46% of Hawaii towns and quieter than 74%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.7).
How much does a house cost in Mountain View?
The median owner-occupied home in Mountain View is valued at $356,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,299, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,375 a month.
What is the weather like in Mountain View?
July highs average 76.8°F and January lows 56.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 229.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Mountain View get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Mountain View since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on February 27, 2004. The typical Hawaii town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)