Mountain View, CA
Homes in 94041: what they're like and what they need
A plain-English report on the 7,686 homes in ZIP 94041, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.
1974
Typical home built
60%
Built before 1980
60%
Heat with gas
28%
Owner-occupied
What homes in 94041 usually need
Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump
60% of homes here were built before 1980, when panels were often sized for much less load. Check yours before adding big electric items.
Gas furnace to heat pump
60% of homes in 94041 heat with gas. A heat pump replaces the furnace and adds AC, and Bay Area rebates often cover a large share.
Lead-safe painting and remodeling
About 56% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).
Older pipes and sewer lines
28% of homes here are from the 1950s or earlier, when galvanized supply pipes and clay or cast-iron sewer lines were common. A camera inspection of the sewer line is cheap insurance.
Roof and gutters before the rains
Half the homes here were built before 1975. Most roofs last 20-30 years, so many are on their second or third. Clean gutters and a roof check before winter storms prevent most leaks.
Rentals: faster repairs for landlords
72% of homes here are rented. Landlords and property managers can give tenants a repair link that goes straight to their go-to pro.
When homes in 94041 were built
27% are detached houses. 38% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $2,000,000+.
Rebates for 94041 homes
- Silicon Valley Clean Energy Home Rebates (Silicon Valley Clean Energy (your electricity provider))
- Valley Water Landscape Rebate Program (Valley Water (Santa Clara County water district))
- BayREN home energy programs (Bay Area Regional Energy Network (9 Bay Area counties))
- Switch Is On incentive finder (Statewide (California))
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Get a proQuestions about homes in 94041
- How old are the homes in 94041?
- Half of the 7,686 homes in 94041 (Mountain View) were built before 1974, so the typical home is about 52 years old. 60% were built before 1980 and 21% since 2000.
- How do homes in 94041 heat?
- 60% heat with gas and 38% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
- Are most homes in 94041 owned or rented?
- 28% are lived in by their owners and 72% are rented. 27% are detached single-family houses.
- What is the median home value in 94041?
- The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94041 is $2,000,000+ (2020-2024 average).
For local pros: trades that fit 94041
Compared with the other 68 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:
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- Locksmith #5
- Property Management #5
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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94041 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.
