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Mill Valley, CA vs Mountain View, CA

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- The median age of a home in Mill Valley is 23.8% older than the median age of a home in Mountain View.
 Mill Valley, CAMountain View, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age63  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,773,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock18.4%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.108.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.6$11.0
 Homes Owned58.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented29.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Mill Valley, CAMountain View, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,360$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,370  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,960$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,500  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,420$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,710  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Mill Valley, CAMountain View, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock5.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Mill Valley, CAMountain View, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.1%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99911.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock20.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,99920.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock34.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Mill Valley, CAMountain View, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock5.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20093.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19898.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock21.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19692.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock16.3%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.9%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock3.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews
Thomas · Chatham, NJ
Mill Valley Tiburon wonderful
Over 4 years ago

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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chris · Mill Valley, CA
Pristine and Costly
Over 15 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Robbin · Mill Valley, CA
California
Over 16 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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Reviews for Mountain View    15 Reviews
Jimi · Milpitas, CA
Perfect
Over 5 years ago

It’s  More

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Kathy · Mountain View, CA
Great place to live and work
Over 9 years ago

I've lived here 25 years. Perfect climate. Very central for employment opportunities. Really great schools. 45 min to San Fran, 45 min to Santa Cruz beach. Shoreline  More

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JASON · Mountain View, CA
City of Mountain View
Over 15 years ago

I was born and raised in Mountain View. I used to really like this city, and California. Unfortunately, the city (along with the state) has been over run with high  More

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