Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
AK Alchemist Coffee
Coffee Shop
Midnight Sun Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Kobuk
Coffee Shop
Dark Horse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Downtown Kaladi Brothers
Coffee Shop
Muffin Man Bakery Cafe 817
Coffee Shop
Beans Plus Cafe
Coffee Shop
SteamDot Coffee
Coffee Shop
Sandwich Deck
Coffee Shop
Snow City Cafe
Coffee Shop
Balck Cup
Coffee Shop
Summit Spice & Tea Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
AK Sweet Cup
Coffee Shop
Kaladi Brothers Coffee
Coffee Shop
Café at the Loussac Library
Coffee Shop
The Drip
Coffee Shop
Kodiak Kup
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Out North Contemporary Art House Theatre
Theatre Arts
C-130 Hercules
Attraction
T-33 Tee Bird
Attraction
F-89 Scorpion
Attraction
F-15 Eagle
Attraction
F-102 Delta Dagger
Attraction
F-4 Phantom II
Attraction
Talkeetna Theater
Cinema
Temnac P-38G Lightning
Attraction
The Shop
Art Gallery
Anchorage Museum
Museum
Alaska Law Enforcement Museum
Museum
Ceremonial Start of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Attraction
Bernie's Bungalow Lounge
Nightclub
Alaska Railroad No. 556 - Steam Locomotive
Attraction
Alaskan Airlines Center
Stadium
Sydney Laurence Theatre
Theatre Arts
Discovery Theatre
Theatre Arts
Evangeline Atwood Concert Hall
Theatre Arts
4th Avenue Theater
Cinema
Wendy Williamson Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Tiny Gallery
Art Gallery
Regal Stadium 16 Cinema
Cinema
Alaska Jewish Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (4) F
Alpenglow Brewery
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Paradise Cafe
Fast Food
Ten Pin
Fast Food
Van's Dive Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
AAFES Food Court
Fast Food
Manchu Wok
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Mad Myrna's
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Brown Jug Liquor
Alcohol
Wild Scoops
Sweets
Gelatte
Sweets
F Street Station
Bar
Williwaw
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sub Zero
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Mountainview Boy's and Girl's Club
Community Centre
Arctic Oasis Community Center
Community Centre
Elmendorf Gym
Gym
Fairview Rec Center
Community Centre
Anchorage Senior Center
Community Centre
APU Recreation and Exercise Hall
Gym
The Alaska Club Downtown
Gym
Alaska Fitness
Gym
Anchorage Yoga & Cycle
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Red Apple
Grocery Store
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
Bakery
Carrs
Grocery Store
DECA Commissary
Grocery Store
Carrs
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Oriental Shopping Center
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Muffin Man Bakery Cafe 817
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
New Sagaya City Market
Grocery Store
Alaska Bagel Restraunt
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
10th Ave. and M Seafood
Seafood
New Sagaya Midtown Market
Grocery Store
The New Central Market
Grocery Store
Natural Pantry
Grocery Store
Carrs
Grocery Store
Alaska Sausage & Seafood
Butcher
Franz Bakery
Bakery
Carrs
Grocery Store
Stop N' Shop Asian Market
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Kanchee Park
Park
Duldida Park
Park
Kanchee Park
Park
David Rose Park
Park
Davis Park
Park
San Antonio Park
Park
Nichols Park
Park
Russian Jack Springs Park
Park
Fairview Lions Park
Park
Alderwood Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Yukla Memorial Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Ira Walker Park
Park
Tikishla Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Government Hill Commons
Park
Chester Creek Greenbelt
Park
Ben Crawford Memorial Park
Park
Fairbanks Park
Park
Goose Lake Park
Park
Nunaka Valley Park
Park
Fire Fighter's Memorial Park
Park
Denali Montessori Elementary School Playground
Playground
Al Miller Memorial Park
Park
Shops (5) C+
Yankee Barber Shop VII
Hairdresser
Mountain View Wings
Convenience Store
Alaska Industrial Hardware
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Top Notch Brows
Beauty
Northway Mall
Mall
AAFES Shoppette
Convenience Store
Yankee Barber Shop I
Hairdresser
A Head of Time
Hairdresser
Holiday
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
AAFES Shoppette (24/7)
Convenience Store
Bishop's Attic
Clothing
Dominican Grocery
Convenience Store
Salon Poppy
Hairdresser
Alaska Fur Factory
Clothing
Ulu Factory
Gift Shop
David Green Master Furriers
Clothing
The North Face
Clothing
Alaska Railroad Gift Shop
Gift Shop
AT&T
Electronics
Target
Department Store
Apple Store
Electronics
Banana Republic
Clothing
American Eagle Outfitters
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in Mountain View.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
B+
Northway Mall
Bus Stop
Northway Mall
Bus Stop
Alaska Regional Hospital N
Bus Stop
Alaska Regional Hospital S
Bus Stop
3rd Avenue & Post Road WNW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Arca Dr ENE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Arca Dr ENE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Arca Drive ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Arca Drive ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Bragaw WNW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Bragaw WNW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Bragaw ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Bragaw ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & East Hight School ENE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & East Hight School ENE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & UAA Drive ESE
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & UAA Drive ESE
Bus Stop
UAA Drive & Northern Lights SSW
Bus Stop
UAA Drive & Northern Lights SSW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Lake Otis WNW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Lake Otis WNW
Bus Stop
Lake Otis & Northern Lights SSW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Lake Otis WSW
Bus Stop
Lake Otis & Northern Lights SSW
Bus Stop
Northern Lights & Lake Otis WSW
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.5%
C
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cost of living B-

The cost of living in Mountain View is 114/100 - which is 11% lower than Alaska.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime F

Mountain View crime rates are 6,167 per 100k, which is 142% higher than Alaska
Property Crime
4,354 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
1,813 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D

The median income in Mountain View is $43,934 - which is 41% lower than Alaska.
Med. Household Income
$43,934
F
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Firestation 3
Fire Station
Alaska Surgery Center
Doctor
Alaska Regional Hospital
Hospital
North Star Behavorial Hospital
Hospital
Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital
Hospital
Providence Extended Stay
Hospital
Carrs
Pharmacy
Anchorage Police Department
Police
Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Thomas P. Senter M.D. Dermatology
Doctor
Urgent Care Medical Clinic
Clinic
Providence Medical Arts Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital
Hospital
Spalding Dental
Dentist
Firestation 6
Fire Station
Imaging Associates
Doctor
Anchorage Police Department
Police
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Hospital
Alaska Heart Institute
Clinic
Alaska Urology
Doctor
Alaska Center for Dermatology
Doctor
Providence Crisis Recovery Center
Clinic
Alaska Retinal Consultants
Doctor
Alaska Children's Eye and Strabismus
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Mountain View home prices are $188,120 - which is 27% lower than Alaska
Home Price
$188,120
B
Home Appreciation Rate
46%
A+
Home Affordability
4.3x (home price to income ratio)
D-
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schools F

The Mountain View graduation rate is 71% - which is 18% lower than Alaska
School Test Scores
17%
F
High School Grad. Rates
71%
D-
Elementary Schools (3) A+
William Tyson Elementary
Clark Middle School
Pacific Northern Academy
Alaska Native Cultural Charter School
Mountain View Elementary
Wonder Park Elementary
Williwaw Elementary
Mt. Spurr Elementary
Airport Heights Elementary
Orion Elementary School
Fairview Elementary
Aurora Elementary
Whaley School
Russian Jack Elementary
Government Hill Elementary
Ptarmigan Elementary
Nunaka Valley Elementary
Denali Montessori Elementary
Winterberry School
Avail School
Lake Otis Elementary
Rogers Park Elementary
College Gate Elementary
Chugach Optional Elementary
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
High Schools (1) C-
Crossroads School
The New Path High School
Whaley School
East High School
King Career Center
Avail School
Alaska Middle College School
Alaska State School For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Highland Academy Charter
Paideia Cooperative School
Family Partnership Charter School
Mclaughlin Secondary School
Anchorage Christian Schools
Bartlett High School
Steller Secondary School
Frontier Charter School
Holy Rosary Academy
West High School
Benson Secondary/S.E.A.R.C.H.
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ratings A

Mountain View has an overall rating of 81% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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  • Mountain View has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered good
  • Mountain View crime rates are 58% higher than the Anchorage average
  • Cost of living in Mountain View is 13% lower than the Anchorage average
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mountain View? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kanchee Park
      Duldida Park
      Kanchee Park
      David Rose Park
      Davis Park
      San Antonio Park
      Nichols Park
      Russian Jack Springs Park

      Entertainment

      Out North Contemporary Art House Theatre
      C-130 Hercules
      T-33 Tee Bird
      F-89 Scorpion
      F-15 Eagle
      F-102 Delta Dagger
      F-4 Phantom II
      Talkeetna Theater

      Food & Drink

      Alpenglow Brewery
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's
      KFC
      Burger King
      Paradise Cafe

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mountain View? Of all people who commute, 4.5% take public transportation in Mountain View.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      5% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Mountain View a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Girdwood Health Clinic
      Providence Alaska Medical Center
      Alaska Regional Hospital
      North Star Behavorial Hospital
      Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital
      Alaska Native Medical Center Health Campus
      Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital
      Providence Extended Stay

      Pharmacies

      Providence Medical Arts Pharmacy
      Carrs
      Fred Meyer Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Carrs
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Primary Care Associates
      Alaska Children's Eye and Strabismus
      Alaska Retinal Consultants
      First Care
      Alaska Urology
      Alaska Center for Dermatology
      Thomas P. Senter M.D. Dermatology
      Imaging Associates