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Contents Welcome to Mountain View, California................................................................... 4 Finding a Place to Live .........................................................................................5 Mountain View....................................................................................................6 Transportation .......................................................................................................7 Airport Information .................................................................................................8 Resources .............................................................................................................9 Local Attractions ..................................................................................................11 Climate ................................................................................................................12 Historical Facts .................................................................................................... 13

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Welcome to Mountain View, California

Mountain View is a city in Santa Clara County, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. It is named for its views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The city shares its borders with the cities of Palo Alto, Los Altos, and Sunnyvale, as well as Moffett Federal Airfield and the San Francisco Bay. Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, Mountain View is home to many high technology companies. In 1956, Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory, the first company to develop silicon semiconductor devices in what came to be known as Silicon Valley, was established in the city by William Shockley. Today, many of the largest technology companies in the world are headquartered in the city, including the Fortune 1000 companies Google, Symantec, and Intuit.

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Finding a Place to Live As of April 2022, the average apartment rent in Mountain View, CA is $2200 for a studio, $3500 for one bedroom, $3,700 for two bedrooms, and $5,900 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mountain View has increased by 26.5% in the past year. Apartments are more expensive in the area, but the vibrant city life, scenic views, and growing tech industry are well worth the rent for residents of Mountain View. Market at a Glance: Considerations Findings Comments Housing Availability Medium Average housing options Tenant Paid Real Estate Fees No Typical Lease Length 12 Months Typical Security Deposit 1 Month Early Termination Clauses Limited Negotiation of Lease Terms Average

Unfurnished Apartment: Community Mountain View Center / Old Mountain View The Crossings / Castro City / Shoreline West

Studio

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

4 Bedroom

$2050-2475

$2500-4100

$3400-4800 $5000-5850+

N/A

$3325-4500

$3500-5000

$3450-5600 $4300-6500+

N/A

Nearby cities: San José San Francisco

N/A

$1945-2850 $2600-3300 $1950-2700 $1900-2900

$2600-3850 $3300-4600+ $3900-5200 $3000-4200 $4300-5900+ $5000-7200

$2100-2500

Fremont Oakland

N/A

$2600-3900 $3300-4700

N/A

$1900-2700

$2600-3800 $3000-4900+ $3800-5000

Unfurnished House: Community Mountain View Center

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom

4 Bedroom

5 Bedroom $5500+ rare

N/A

N/A

$4200-5500

$4500-6500+

Nearby cities: San José San Francisco

N/A N/A N/A N/A

N/A N/A N/A N/A

$3400-4500 $4300-6500 $3300-4700 $4300-6400

$4200-6000+ $4700-10,000+

$5000-8000

$8000-15,000+ $4500-6900+

Fremont Oakland

$3900-5000 $4500-7000

$5500+rare

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Mountain View Overview

Mountain View is situated at the northern end of State Route 85, where it joins US Route 101.The city is bounded on the northwest by Palo Alto, on the southwest by Los Altos, on the southeast by Sunnyvale, on the northeast by Moffett Federal Airport, and on the north by San Francisco Bay. Nearby cities include Los Altos, Redwood City, Campbell, Milpitas, Newark. The economy of Mountain View employs 47.000+ people approximately. The largest industries in Mountain View are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services, Information, and Manufacturing. The highest paying industries are Information, Management of Companies & Enterprises, and Manufacturing. Schools Mountain View School District houses public schools in the area such as Mountain View High. Highly rated public schools, as well as private schools, are an asset to the community’s strength and educational growth. Public High Schools: + Alta Vista High (Grades: 9-12) https://avhs.mvla.net/ + Mountain View High (Grades: 9-12) https://mvhs.mvla.net/

Private High Schools: + St Francis High School (Grades: 9-12) https://www.sfhs.com/ + German International School of Silicon Valley (Grades: PK-12)

https://www.gissv.org/gissv-home-english + Mountain View Academy (Grades: 9-12) https://www.mountainviewacademy.org/ Public Elementary/Middle Schools: + Isaac Newton Graham Middle (Grades: 6-8) https://graham.mvwsd.org/ + Mariano Castro Elementary (Grades: Kg-5) + https://castro.mvwsd.org/ + Springer Elementary (Kg-6) + https://www.springerschool.net/ + Amy Imay Elementary (Grades: Kg-5) + https://imai.mvwsd.org/ + Benjamin Bubb Elementary (Grades: Kg-5) https://bubb.mvwsd.org/ Private Elementary/Middle Schools: + St Joseph Elementary School (Grades: Kg-8) https://www.sjmv.org/ + Yew Chung International School (Grades: Pk-5) https://ycis-sv.com/

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Homes

+ Average home price: $975,000+ + Average apartment rental price: $2,050-$5,900 + Median Household Income: $139,482 + 2022 Population: 95,000+

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Transportation Though the Silicon Valley is quite devoted to car culture, the CalTrain is the most popular method of public transportation between Mountain View and San Francisco. Stops are plentiful between the city itself and the South Bay Area and the Google Shuttle also stops in front of the Mountain View station. CalTrain www.caltrain.com The Valley Transport Authority represents both the bus and the light rail system. The light rail is much like a trolly that operates within the South Bay area with final stops in Mountain and South San Jose. They tend to run close to on time. The bus system is not as reliable and not recommended unless you have time to spare. Caltrain serves dozens of stations between San Francisco and Gilroy on weekdays. Some of the main stations are:

+ San Francisco - 700 4th St., San Francisco 94107 + 22 nd Street - 1149 22nd St., San Francisco 94107

+ Millbrae Transit Center - 100 California Drive, Millbrae 94030 + Menlo Park Station - 1120 Merrill St., Menlo Park 94025 + Mountain View - 600 W. Evelyn Ave., Mountain View 94041 + Capitol Caltrain Station - 3400 Monterey Hwy., San Jose 95111 Visit the following link for more information of Caltrain Stations and schedules: www.caltrain.com/stations/systemmap.html

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Valley Transport Authority (Light rail & Bus) www.vta.org http://www.vta.org/getting-around/transit-live/real-time-map Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of the region. VTA provides these services throughout the county, including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, among others.

MVgo https://mvgo.org/ https://mvgo.org/routes/a/

MVgo is a service of the Mountain View Transportation Management Association (MTMA), a nonprofit membership organization funded by Mountain View businesses and property owners for the purpose of reducing traffic on Mountain View streets for the benefit of the community. MVgo’s shuttle is a fare-free public service which provides a first and last-mile transit connection from the Mountain View Transit Center to various locations throughout the city during commute hours. MVgo shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible and equipped with bike racks and real-time tracking equipment to provide riders with shuttle arrival predictions. Airport Information The nearest airport to Mountain View is San Francisco (SFO). Caltrain operates a train from Millbrae Caltrain to Mountain View Caltrain hourly. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) https://www.flysfo.com/ San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers non-stop flights to more than 50 international cities on 45 international carriers. The Bay Area's largest airport connects non- stop with 86 cities in the U.S. on 12 domestic airlines. San José International Airport https://www.flysanjose.com/ The San José International Airport is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, just minutes away from these global technology giants. Conveniently serving a wealthy and diverse region approaching four million people and thousands of Silicon Valley companies, SJC is Silicon Valley’s airport. Oakland Airport https://www.oaklandairport.com/ OAK is California’s fourth largest airport, with more than 13 million passengers passing through the gates every year. It´s the closest airport to the region’s top tourism and entertainment venues and the closest airport for most local residents.

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Resources

Expatriates often face challenges in financing car purchases due to lack of U.S. credit history. The ability to obtain car loans from banking institutions has been increasingly challenging in recent years especially for those without a U.S. credit history. Car finance opportunities are limited as a result of these circumstances. There are a variety of local and national resources to explore when it comes to new or used car purchase. Local newspapers or newspaper websites frequently advertise car purchase opportunities. Additionally, two reputable national websites include:

• Kelley Blue Book https://www.kbb.com/ • Edmunds https://www.edmunds.com/

AUTO LEASE / PURCHASE

Options also exist that cater to the unique needs of international transferees. These providers offer buyback programs and have no-haggle policies. Expat Ride https://www.expatride.com/

International Auto Source https://www.intlauto.com/

DeAnza College https://www.deanza.edu/ 21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 864-5300 Santa Clara Adult Education https://www.santaclaraadulted.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=9 1840 Benton Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408) 423-3500

LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE AND ADULT EDUCATION

One Brick Silicon Valley https://onebrick.org/ Volunteer Match https://www.volunteermatch.org/

VOLUNTEER

Most insurance companies provide and emergency roadside service assistance option. AAA is historically the most popular. AAA https://calstate.aaa.com/?zip=95127&stateprov=ca&city=san+jose&devicecd=PC

EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE

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Rental Apartments & Homes rarely come furnished. Purchasing furniture makes financial sense for permanent assignments, but if you are here on a temporary contract and don’t want to do deal with the hassle shipping back/selling your furniture, leasing is a good option.

FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE LEASE/ PURCHASE

Cort Furniture Rental https://www.cort.com/ 626 San Antonio Road, Mountain View, CA, 94040 (650) 966-1758 Brook Furniture Rental https://www.bfr.com/ 799 W El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA 94087 IKEA https://www.ikea.com/ 1700 East Bayshore Road East Palo Alto, California 94303 (650) 323-4532 Best Buy https://www.bestbuy.com/ 2460 East Charleston Road Mountain View, CA 94043 (650) 903-0591

Renter’s insurance provides coverage for theft or damage of the personal property in your rental home (such as furniture, electronics, clothing, etc.). If you are renting furniture, contact the furniture rental company and ask for the replacement cost of the furniture. This information should be given to your insurance agent along with the value of your personal possessions. Insurance companies often offer discounted rates when combining various types of coverage. For example, if you receive renters and automobile insurance from the same carrier, they may offer a less expensive rate for carrying the two different policies with their company. To get the best rates, it is recommended that you shop around. Looking for

quotes online is the best way to do this. Jacob Street https://www.jacobstreet.com/ Allstate https://www.allstate.com/ State Farm https://www.statefarm.com/ Geico https://www.geico.com/ Progressive https://www.progressive.com/ Liberty Mutual https://www.libertymutual.com/ AAA https://www.aaa.com/

INSURANCE

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Local Attractions Named after its beautiful views, Mountain View is a pedestrian-friendly town packed with things to see and do, including the Computer History Museum, the Shoreline Amphitheatre, and the Mountain View Farmers Market. Historical homes have become landmarks to the city, such as the Rengstorff House, and there’s an abundance of public parks and open green space nearby. Shoreline Lake and Park are complete with a boathouse where you can bike, run, or simply relax lakeside. Shoreline Golf Links is a public golf course near the lake, and Shoreline Amphitheatre is an incredible outdoor music venue for the community. Stevens Creek Trail https://www.stevenscreektrail.org/ Stevens Creek Trail is a multi-use trail that runs along the creek corridor of Stevens Creek beginning in Shoreline Park and ending at the corner of Heatherstone Way and Dale Avenue. The trail is popular with locals for walking and jogging, cycling and scootering, roller and inline skating, dog walking, and birdwatching. Shoreline Lake Boathouse https://shorelinelake.com/index.html

The Shoreline-Lake Boathouse is a scenic spot for biking, hiking, jogging, strolling, bird-watching, and other recreational activities. NASA Ames Visitor Center https://www.nasa.gov/ames/visit The NASA Ames Visitor Center forms part of the NASA's Ames Research Center, which is a key facility for many of NASA’s missions and projects. The Ames’ Visitor Center highlights the projects at the Research Center and the work NASA is doing with a variety of fascinating exhibits, such as ‘Science on a Sphere’, The Rengstorff House The Rengstorff House was constructed in 1897 and is the oldest home in the city. The fully-restored property was once owned by a well-known businessman and is open to visitors who wish to view the Victorian-era decor.

Arts/History/Museums Computer History Museum https://computerhistory.org/

The Computer History Museum is dedicated to collecting, presenting and preserving the artifacts and stories of the information age, and delving into the computer revolution and the impact it has had on society as a whole. Moffett Field Historical Society Museum https://www.moffettfieldmuseum.org/ Moffett Field is known for its contributions to science and technology and for playing a huge part in national security through the years; it’s a significant piece of California’s history. Moffett Field Historical Society Museum is devoted to protecting this historic site through exhibits that recount its story.

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Climate Mountain View has a Mediterranean climate with an oceanic influence. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are mild and wet. However, both summers and winters are moderate due to its relative proximity to the Pacific. The climate has less maritime influence than the climate of San Francisco, further north on the peninsula. During the course of the year, the temperature generally varies from 6°C to 25°C, rarely falling below 35°F or rising above 86°F. Based on a tourism score, the best time of year to visit Mountain View for hot-weather activities is from late June to late September.

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Historical Facts + As one of the oldest communities in Silicon Valley, Mountain View is home to historic buildings stretching back to the mid-1800s. Downtown Mountain View's main street, Castro Street, is lined by an eclectic mix of structures from nearly every era of the city's development, from the 1870s to today + The residential neighborhoods flanking either side of Castro Street were mostly developed between the late 1800s and World War II + In 1854 Mountain View is named by Jacob Shumway, a storekeeper and the town's first postmaster. He was credited for naming the town, forming the Mountain View School District + In 1902 local residents vote to incorporate the City of Mountain View and officially establish the town as a city on November 7, 1902. The initial population of the city was of 610 people, with limits defined on the north by Washington Street, on the south by El Camino Real, on the west by Pettis Avenue, and on the east roughly to Calderon Avenue + The areas of Mountain View north of Central Expressway and south of El Camino Real were primarily agricultural until the 1950s. Visitors can find unique historic gems from early eras, primarily in the form of preserved farmhouses or country residences now surrounded by modern development

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United Parcel Service (UPS) – https://www.ups.com/ Federal Express (FedEx) – https://www.fedex.com/ US Postal Service 211 Hope Street, Mountain View (650) 938-6922

POSTAL SERVICE

The Permanente Group https://www.kaiserpermanente.org/ 555 Castro Street Mountain View (650) 903-3000 Palo Alto Medical Foundation https://www.pamf.org/mountainview 701 East El Camino Real, Mountain View 650-934-7000 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital https://www.lpch.org/ 725 Welch Road, Palo Alto (650) 497-8000 Stanford Hospital & Clinics https://www.stanfordhospital.org/ 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford (650) 723-4000

MEDICAL

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