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Mountain View

City in Hawaii, United States

Overview

Mountain View is a small, lush town on the Big Island of Hawaii set on the slopes of Mauna Loa volcano. Known for its verdant rainforests, peaceful atmosphere, and access to both Hilo and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, it is ideal for nature lovers and those seeking a quieter Hawaiian experience.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Hawaii
Population
1,278
Time Zone
Pacific/Honolulu
Coordinates
19.56°, -155.11°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$2,910
Local Cost
$1,850
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
65
English
98
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
20.2°C
Record High
29.1°C
Record Low
15.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2299 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
ITO
Distance
19 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 52/100.

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