Mountain View is a small town of 604 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $48,375
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Mountain View stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Mountain View is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Mountain View city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 83.5
Mountain View's overall cost of living index is 83.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Mountain View costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Mountain View, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$69,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$525
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Mountain View's violent crime rate is 682.1 per 100,000 residents
— 80% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
682.1 /100k
Property Crime
955.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Mountain View is served primarily by MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Mountain View, OK
National Avg
School District
MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Mountain View sees average highs of 50.8°F in January
and 94.3°F in July,
with 31.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.8 inches of snow per year.
Mountain View's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Mountain View roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $69,100 and median rent is $525/month.
Mountain View's violent crime rate is 682.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 955.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Mountain View are operated by MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Mountain View, OK has a population of 604, a median household income of $48,375, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Mountain View averages 50.8°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.4 inches
with about 6.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Mountain View, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73062.
The population of Mountain View, Oklahoma is 604 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Mountain View: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $69,100, median household income $48,375, crime index 126 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mountain View side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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