Mountain View, CA

Homes in 94043: what they're like and what they need

A plain-English report on the 14,794 homes in ZIP 94043, from public Census and city data, with the repairs and upgrades homes like these usually need.

1976

Typical home built

59%

Built before 1980

54%

Heat with gas

45%

Owner-occupied

What homes in 94043 usually need

Electrical panel check before an EV charger or heat pump

59% 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

54% of homes in 94043 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 54% of homes here are older than 1978. Painters and remodelers working on them must follow EPA lead-safe rules (RRP certification).

Roof and gutters before the rains

Half the homes here were built before 1977. 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

55% of homes here are rented. Landlords and property managers can give tenants a repair link that goes straight to their go-to pro.

Older pipes and sewer lines

18% 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.

When homes in 94043 were built

2020 or later3%
2010s10%
2000s7%
1990s8%
1980s13%
1970s23%
1960s18%
1950s14%
1940s2%
1939 or earlier2%

25% are detached houses. 42% heat with electricity. Median owner-reported value: $1,641,100.

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Questions about homes in 94043

How old are the homes in 94043?
Half of the 14,794 homes in 94043 (Mountain View) were built before 1976, so the typical home is about 50 years old. 59% were built before 1980 and 20% since 2000.
How do homes in 94043 heat?
54% heat with gas and 42% with electricity. Gas-heated homes are the ones heat pump rebates are aimed at.
Are most homes in 94043 owned or rented?
45% are lived in by their owners and 55% are rented. 25% are detached single-family houses.
What is the median home value in 94043?
The Census estimate of the median owner-reported home value in 94043 is $1,641,100 (2020-2024 average).

For local pros: trades that fit 94043

Compared with the other 68 ZIPs SVHN serves, homes here are among the best fits for:

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  • Property Management #10
  • Flooring #15

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Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for ZIP code tabulation area 94043 (estimates, via Census Reporter). "What homes usually need" is general guidance based on home age and heating type, not an inspection of any home.

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