Denver metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Mountain View, CO
$541,000Median list
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About Mountain View
Mountain View (population 541 in 2020) is a tiny Jefferson County town of about 0.1 square miles, about 6 miles west of downtown Denver between Wheat Ridge and Lakeside. Incorporated in 1904, it is a quiet residential grid of bungalows with views of the Front Range — its namesake — and no commercial core to speak of. Residents use the parks and services of surrounding Wheat Ridge and Edgewater.
Home prices in Mountain View
The median list in Mountain View is $541,000.
Top places in Mountain View
- The town's Front Range views from its residential streets.
- Nearby Sloan's Lake Park (just southeast).
- Wheat Ridge's Crown Hill Park and recreation center (adjacent).
- Lakeside Amusement Park (just east).
- The town's midcentury ranch-house streets.
- Nearby Clear Creek Trail access (south).
Commuting from Mountain View
- Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~10–20 minutes (approximate; via Colfax Ave; longer with traffic).
- RTD bus connections; nearby light rail at Decatur–Federal.
Mountain View FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mountain View, CO?
The median list in Mountain View is $541,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Mountain View, CO?
Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~10–20 minutes (approximate; via Colfax Ave; longer with traffic).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.