Mountain View, CA Office Overview
The Mountain View real estate market includes the Cuesta Park, North Whisman, and Wagon Wheel submarkets. While the city is home to about 80,000 residents, Mountain View is also part of the larger San Jose metro area, which is home to almost 2 million people. As one of the major cities in the Silicon Valley region, there is robust demand for white-collar labor in Mountain View.
As of mid-2017, the Mountain View market encompasses nearly 13 million square feet of existing office space in properties larger than 50,000 square feet. Bordered by the cities of Palo Alto and Sunnyvale, the commercial real estate market in Mountain View, CA is driven by tech companies of all sizes.
Mountain View, CA Office Inventory Description
Once a small stagecoach stop, over the years Mountain View has grown tremendously and is now home to the headquarters of some of the largest technology companies in the world. Because of that, it's no surprise that Class A and A+ space in Mountain View accounts for over 70% of the total inventory, while Class B product adds another 3.8 million square feet to the market.
One of the many areas of Mountain View that sees consistently robust demand from both Class A tenants and commercial real estate investors is The Crossings submarket. Located between El Camino Real and Alma Street, east of San Antonio Road, this area is home to portfolio properties such as the Old Mill Office Center, 2570 West El Camino Real, and the 2440 West El Camino Real building.
Mountain View, CA Commercial Inventory Breakdown
Office Spaces
Total: 23,501,288 SF
By square footage range:
- 50k to 100k SF: 4,638,551 SF / 19.74% of total office
- 100k to 500k SF: 11,166,180 SF / 47.51% of total office
- 500k to 1M SF: 4,925,956 SF / 20.96% of total office
- > 1M SF: 2,770,601 SF / 11.79% of total office
By class:
- Class A: 11,927,381 SF / 50.75% of total office
- Class B: 4,791,673 SF / 20.39% of total office
- Class C: 60,335 SF / 0.26% of total office
Top 10 Largest Office Buildings
in Mountain View
| Office building | Address | Sqft | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Center | 701 East El Camino Real, 94040 | 675,299 | 2007 |
| Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus | 1045 La Avenida Street, 94043 | 643,000 | 2021 |
| Google Charleston East | 2000 North Shoreline Blvd, 94043 | 595,000 | 2021 |
| Googleplex - 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy | 1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy, 94043 | 506,310 | 1997 |
| San Antonio Station - 100 Mayfield Avenue | 100 Mayfield Avenue, 94040 | 486,400 | 1986 |
| Symantec Headquarters | 350 Ellis Street, 94043 | 425,000 | 2001 |
| Google Mountain View Campus - 1900, 1950 & 2000 | 1950 Charleston Road, 94043 | 373,702 | 1999 |
| Sobrato Pavilion | 2435 Hospital Drive, 94040 | 267,149 | 2019 |
| Mountain View Corporate Center | 381 East Evelyn Avenue, 94041 | 266,088 | 1987 |
| 1625 Plymouth Street | 1625 Plymouth Street, 94043 | 245,738 | 2019 |
Largest Office Properties Recently Completed
in Mountain View
| Office building | Address | Sqft | Year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus | 1045 La Avenida Street, 94043 | 643,000 | 2021 |
| Google Charleston East | 2000 North Shoreline Blvd, 94043 | 595,000 | 2021 |
| LinkedIn Middlefield Campus - Building 1 | 800 East Middlefield Road, 94085 | 244,788 | 2021 |
| 600 Clyde Avenue | 600 Clyde Avenue, 94043 | 189,974 | 2021 |
| Ameswell | 750 Moffett Blvd, 94043 | 221,788 | 2020 |
| Intuit - Bayshore Building | 2599 Garcia Avenue, 94043 | 178,600 | 2020 |
| Sobrato Pavilion | 2435 Hospital Drive, 94040 | 267,149 | 2019 |
| 1625 Plymouth Street | 1625 Plymouth Street, 94043 | 245,738 | 2019 |
| 599 Castro | 599 Castro Street, 94041 | 109,107 | 2019 |
| The Village at San Antonio Center II | 391 San Antonio Road, 94040 | 239,006 | 2018 |
Mountain View, CA Green Office Space
High-tech tenants are increasingly demanding energy-efficient, green office space, and developers in the city are definitely meeting that demand. About 15% of the office buildings larger than 50,000 square feet in the city are either green, LEED or Energy Star-rated, totaling nearly 2.3 million square feet of office space.
One excellent example of a LEED-certified building in the metro is the 899 West Evelyn building. Located in the Old Mountain View submarket, this Class A property was built in 2013 and brings nearly 69,000 square feet of LEED Gold-certified space to the local real estate market.
Both in California and around the country, the availability of green office space has increased tremendously over the last 12 years. The most recent National Green Building Adoption Index surveyed the top 30 U.S. markets, finding that the percentage of green, Energy Star, and LEED-certified office space skyrocketed 33% over the past dozen years. In fact, California is home to six of the top green office markets in the country.
Mountain View, CA's Top Office-Using Sectors
The Mountain View commercial real estate market is largely driven by top sectors like technology, life sciences, government & healthcare, and larger corporate office users.
- Technology – Google/Alphabet, Linkedin, Microsoft, and Intuit are just some of the many companies that generate demand.
- Life Sciences – The commercial real estate market here is also driven by companies such as Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Complete Genomics, Omnicell, Siemens Medical Solutions, and 23andMe.
- Government & Healthcare – The City of Mountain View and El Camino Hospital are two of the largest employers in the city;.
- Corporate Offices – Samsung, Pure Storage, and Veritas Technologies are a few of the many companies that create white-collar employment in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does office space cost in Mountain View, CA?
The average office rental rate in Mountain View, CA is $58.82 per square foot. Asking prices vary based on the property’s location, overall rating, amenities, proximity to restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues, as well as public transport, airports and highways. Check Mountain View Office Market Trends for more stats.
What is the size of available office spaces in Mountain View, CA?
The Mountain View, CA office market can accommodate various businesses, sporting a range of office space availabilities. The average size of office space availabilities is 85,512 square feet. If you’re just starting out as a company or as an entrepreneur, the smallest available office space in Mountain View, CA is 200 square feet, while the maximum rentable space on the market now is 170,823 square feet.
How do I get office space in Mountain View, CA?
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How many office listings are available in Mountain View, CA?
There are 242 office listings on the Mountain View, CA market. See all available office spaces for rent.
Where to rent an office space in Mountain View, CA?
Popular Mountain View neighbourhoods with available office spaces include Wagon Wheel, Old Mountain View and Whisman Station.
What other property types are available for lease in Mountain View, CA?
In addition to traditional office spaces, commercial real estate listings on our platform also include coworking & shared office space options, retail spaces, industrial buildings, warehouses, distribution facilities, and more.
Mountain View Demographics
Population
- Total Population83,626
- Male Population(52.3 %) 43,720
- Female Population(47.7 %) 39,906
- Median Age34.00
Income/Financial
- Average Household Income$143,670
- Median Household Income$105,971
- Median Income Under 25$86,128
- Median Income 25-44$119,676
- Median Income 45-64$117,404
- Median Income Over 65$58,083