Mountain View Neighborhood
Is Sylvan Park a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe282
Medium192
Low305
Other1888
124 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape18
Child involved100
Assault20
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, transit personnel report a male passenger on a bus near East El Camino Real and Halford Avenue with an apparent open container, refusing to follow policy or leave the vehicle. County units and an S unit are responding. | Halford Ave & E El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051 | Substance Use |
| 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 |
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Median Home Price
$951,153
Average Rent
$4,454
Vacancy Rate
5.8%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Sylvan Park is a densely urban neighborhood in Mountain View, CA, with a median home price of $951,153, placing it above nearly half of California neighborhoods.
Housing consists mainly of small to medium apartments and mobile homes, mostly renter occupied, with a vacancy rate of 5.8%, lower than 60.3% of U.S. neighborhoods.
UrbanUpper-Middle IncomeGraduate EducatedBicycle Friendly
Quick Facts
| Bicycle Commuters | 3.4% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Sylvan Park's housing is mainly small to medium apartments and mobile homes, with most units renter occupied and many built between 1970 and present.
| Renter Occupied Rate | Majority renter occupied |
|---|---|
| Housing Type | Small to medium apartments and mobile homes |
| Housing Age | Many built 1970-1999 and 2000-present |
| Vacancy Rate | 5.8% |
What buyers will notice right away
Above average demand may lead to price increases or new construction.
Mix of apartments and mobile homes supports varied lifestyles.
Families & Lifestyle
Sylvan Park attracts highly educated residents with a strong executive presence and diverse occupations.
High renter occupancy supports urban living.
Strong education and executive presence foster a professional community.
Educated Professionals — Many residents hold advanced degrees and work in executive roles.
Bicycle Friendly — 3.4% bicycle commuters, above 96% of U.S. neighborhoods.
| Graduate Degree Holders | 36.3% |
|---|---|
| Executive & Professional Share | 64.0% |
Demographics
| Graduate Degree Rate | 36.3% |
|---|---|
| Executive & Professional Occupations | 64.0% |
| Income Rank | Top 18.5% |
| Asian Ancestry | 33.8% |
| Mexican Ancestry | 19.5% |
| Languages of India Speakers | 9.2% |
| Foreign Born | 45.8% |
Commute
Residents mostly have short commutes, with a majority driving alone and a notable share carpooling or biking.
Sylvan Park offers very short commutes with strong car use and above-average bicycle commuting.
Short Commutes — 37.5% commute under 15 minutes, among shortest nationally.
Bicycle Friendly — 3.4% bike to work, higher than 96.6% of U.S. neighborhoods.
| Main Commute Time | Under 15 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 61.2% |
| Carpool Rate | 7.6% |
| Bicycle Commute Rate | 3.4% |
Homes for sale near 94041
For-sale listings in this zip code. Open a property in HoodScore to run a safety report.
$498,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,200 sqft
501 Moorpark Way Space 104
Mountain View, CA, 94041
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price?
The median home price is $951,153, more expensive than 47.6% of California neighborhoods.
How common is bicycle commuting?
3.4% of residents bike to work, more than 96.6% of U.S. neighborhoods.