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Is Martens - Carmelita / Waverly 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

$3,490,719

Average Rent

$4,289

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Martens - Carmelita / Waverly Park is an urban neighborhood in Mountain View, CA, known for its high median home price of $3,490,719, placing it above 97% of California neighborhoods.

The area features mostly medium to large single-family homes and apartments, with a strong owner-occupancy rate and a real estate vacancy rate of 4.7%, lower than 67.5% of U.S. neighborhoods.

UrbanHigh IncomeExecutive LifestyleBicycle Friendly

Quick Facts

Wealth Rank	Top 0.6%

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in Martens - Carmelita / Waverly Park consists mainly of medium to large single-family homes and apartment complexes, with most residences owner occupied.

Owner Occupied Rate	High
Housing Type	Medium to large single-family homes and apartments
Housing Age	Many built 1940-1969, some 1970-1999
Vacancy Rate	4.7%

What buyers will notice right away

Above average demand may lead to price increases or new construction.

Older housing stock reflects a well-established community.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood attracts wealthy, educated executives and urban sophisticates, with a high share of adults holding advanced degrees.

High owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.

Strong executive presence supports a professional lifestyle.

Executive Lifestyle — Rated better for executive lifestyles than 96.5% of California neighborhoods.

Bicycle Friendly — 8.9% bicycle commuters, among the highest nationally.

Advanced Degree Holders	46.6%
Executive & Professional Share	78.3%

Demographics

Advanced Degree Rate	46.6%
Executive & Professional Occupations	78.3%
Income Rank	Top 0.6%
Asian Ancestry	38.2%
Iranian Ancestry	1.6%
Chinese Language Speakers	12.4%
Foreign Born	32.2%

Commute

Most residents have short commutes, with a strong preference for driving alone and biking.

Martens - Carmelita / Waverly Park offers a balanced commute with high bicycle use and moderate drive-alone rates, supporting active and efficient transportation options.

Bicycle Friendly — Top 0.5% nationally for bicycle commuting.

Short Commutes — Nearly half commute under 30 minutes.

Main Commute Time	15-30 minutes
Drive Alone Rate	55.4%
Bicycle Commute Rate	8.9%

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