Mountain View Neighborhood

Is Blossom Valley / Cuesta Park a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe278

Medium195

Low315

Other1852

110 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape17

Child involved85

Assault19

Other8

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an 88-year-old female apparently fell and required lift assistance near Carolina Lane, cross streets Park Boulevard and Wilkie Way.	Wilkie Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 64 is dispatched for a possible disabled vehicle assistance near Carolina Lane by Park Boulevard and Wilkie Way in Palo Alto.	Carolina Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94306	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical emergency response to an incident near Leander Drive close to Coleman Road and Strand Avenue in Station 17's area.	Leander Dr, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units are dispatched code 3 to a location on East El Camino Real near Crestview Drive in Mountain View, with Medic 16 confirming response.	E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical aid dispatch was requested near East El Camino Real, Mountain View, involving cross streets Crestview Drive and West El Camino Real. The incident may involve a preliminary medical emergency.	E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a patient on Alhambra Avenue in the Montebello area appears to have an injury with a chunk of skin missing after breaking up a cat fight. Medical units responded to the scene.	Alhambra Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported dumpster fire behind a convenience store near 4th Street and Columbia in Sunnyvale. Multiple callers reported the fire, and arriving units found a fully involved dumpster that was later extinguished. Radio traffic also briefly mentioned a separate medical call for a possible overdose and a collapsed adult male by a pool, but details of that incident are unclear.	4th St, Sunnyvale, CA 94089	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 27 is dispatched code 3 to a reported crash where a vehicle has struck a tree near Canyon Oak and Sarah Street in Cupertino.	Canyon Oak Way, Cupertino, CA 95014	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were sent code 2 to a reported vehicle crash near Brenton Court in Mountain View.	Brenton Ct, Mountain View, CA 94043	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported outside trash and dumpster fire near North Fair Oaks in Sunnyvale, with multiple callers indicating the fire was behind a convenience store near 4th and Columbia.	N Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085	Fire

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Median Home Price

$3,869,456

Average Rent

$5,760

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Blossom Valley / Cuesta Park is a suburban neighborhood in Mountain View, CA, with a high median home price and mostly owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes and townhomes.

The vacancy rate is low at 2.1%, indicating tight housing supply, and many homes were built between 1940 and 1999.

SuburbanHigh WealthExecutive LifestyleFamily Friendly

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	2.1%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing here is primarily medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, mostly owner occupied with a low vacancy rate.

Housing Age	Many homes built 1940-1999
Owner Occupied Rate
Housing Type Mix	Medium to large single-family homes and townhomes

What buyers will notice right away

Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand and limited supply.

Homes mostly built between 1940 and 1999, reflecting a mature neighborhood.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood suits wealthy, highly educated executives and families, with a strong executive lifestyle focus.

High executive presence supports a professional lifestyle.

High work-from-home rate reflects flexibility and affluence.

Executive & Family Friendly — Popular with executives and families seeking quality housing and schools.

Suburban Comfort — Offers spacious homes and a suburban setting with urban access.

Executive & Professional Share	78.7%
Work From Home Rate	32.4%

Demographics

Advanced Degree Rate	56.9%
Wealth Rank	Top 0.6%
Asian Ancestry	27.6%
Eastern European Ancestry	10.2%
Chinese Language Speakers	9.8%
Foreign Born	24.2%

Commute

Most residents have short commutes, with many working from home or walking to work.

Blossom Valley / Cuesta Park offers a high work-from-home rate and short commutes in a suburban setting.

High Work From Home — 32.4% work from home, well above national averages.

Short Commutes — Most residents commute 15-30 minutes, shorter than average.

Drive Alone Rate	53.8%
Walk to Work Rate	7.2%
Work From Home Rate	32.4%
Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes

Homes for sale near 94040

For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.

$1,799,000

3 bd | 2 ba | 1,080 sqft

491 S Rengstorff Ave

Mountain View, CA, 94040