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Is St. Francis Acres / Eastern Varsity Park 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

$2,793,579

Average Rent

$4,054

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

St. Francis Acres / Eastern Varsity Park is an urban neighborhood in Mountain View, CA, known for its high real estate prices and a mix of medium to small single-family homes and apartments.

The neighborhood features a blend of owners and renters, with many homes built between 1940 and 1969, and a moderate vacancy rate near the national median.

UrbanHigh WealthHighly EducatedBicycle Friendly

Quick Facts

Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in St. Francis Acres / Eastern Varsity Park consists mainly of medium to small single-family homes and apartments, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.

Vacancy Rate	6.6%
Housing Age	Many homes built 1940-1969
Owner Occupied Rate
Housing Type Mix	Medium to small single-family homes and apartments

What buyers will notice right away

Many residences date from 1940 to 1969, reflecting a well-established community.

Mix of owners and renters supports diverse housing options.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood attracts wealthy, highly educated professionals with a strong executive presence and a family-friendly environment.

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

Strong executive presence shapes the neighborhood character.

Wealthy & Educated — Residents have high incomes and advanced degrees, fostering a sophisticated community.

Bicycle Friendly — 7.6% commute by bike, among the highest nationally.

Executive & Professional Share	76.7%
Child Poverty Rate	0.0%

Demographics

Advanced Degree Rate	44.9%
Wealth Rank	Top 4.4%
Asian Ancestry	38.1%
Lithuanian Ancestry	1.0%
Chinese Language Speakers	11.8%
Foreign Born	34.9%

Commute

Most residents have a short commute, with a strong preference for biking and carpooling.

St. Francis Acres / Eastern Varsity Park offers a variety of commute options with a notably high bicycle commute rate.

Bike Friendly — 7.6% bike to work, ranking among the top nationally.

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

Drive Alone Rate	57.3%
Carpool Rate	9.0%
Bicycle Commute Rate	7.6%
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