Shoreline West, Mountain View
Is Shoreline West a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe277
Medium195
Low315
Other1850
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
$2,282,569
Average Rent
$4,725
Vacancy Rate
16.1%
Overview
Shoreline West is a densely urban neighborhood in Mountain View, CA, with mostly small to medium apartments and single-family homes built between 1940 and 1999.
The area has a high vacancy rate and a large share of renters, with a notable concentration of small apartments and a strong biking culture.
Densely UrbanHigh IncomeHigh VacancyBike Friendly
Quick Facts
| Small Apartments | 82.8% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Shoreline West is dominated by small apartments and has a high vacancy rate, with mostly renter-occupied homes.
| Small Apartments (1-2 bedrooms) | 82.8% |
|---|---|
| Built 1940-1969 | Majority of residences |
| Owner Occupied Rate |
What buyers will notice right away
Most housing consists of studios and one- to two-bedroom apartments.
Many homes built between 1940 and 1969, reflecting an established neighborhood.
Families & Lifestyle
Shoreline West is a wealthy, well-educated community with very low child poverty and a strong bike commuting culture.
Affluent and Professional — High share of executives and professionals shapes the neighborhood culture.
Active Commuting — Strong biking culture with 5.1% commuting by bicycle daily.
| Executives & Professionals | 72.7% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Bike Commute Rate | 5.1% |
Demographics
| Executives & Professionals | 72.7% |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| Mexican Ancestry | 24.1% |
| Asian Ancestry | 22.2% |
| Foreign Born | 36.0% |
| Primary Language - Chinese | 7.9% |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes with a high rate of bike commuting and driving alone.
Shoreline West offers short commutes and excellent bike commuting options, supporting an active lifestyle.
Short Commutes — Most residents commute between 15 and 30 minutes.
Bike Friendly — 5.1% bike to work, a rate higher than 98.3% of neighborhoods nationwide.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 67.2% |
| Bike Commute Rate | 5.1% |
Homes for sale near 94040
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$540,000
1 bd | 1 ba | 551 sqft
255 S Rengstorff Ave APT 161
Mountain View, CA, 94040
$1,098,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,176 sqft
1734 W El Camino Real APT 7
Mountain View, CA, 94040
$780,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,086 sqft
1945 Mount Vernon Ct APT 3
Mountain View, CA, 94040
$795,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,132 sqft
1940 Mount Vernon Ct APT 1
Mountain View, CA, 94040
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Shoreline West?
The median home price is $2,282,569, higher than 98.8% of U.S. neighborhoods.
What is the vacancy rate?
The vacancy rate is 16.1%, higher than 81.6% of U.S. neighborhoods.
How do most residents commute?
Most drive alone (67.2%), with a notable 5.1% biking to work.