Homelessness in Mountain View, California grew at a rate significantly higher than the rest of Santa Clara County, reports Veer Oberoi in the MVHS Oracle. While Santa Clara County saw a rise of 8 percent in its unhoused population since 2023, Mountain View saw a much sharper growth of 56 percent.
“The rise in houseless population can be attributed to several factors, most notably the area’s high rent and living costs, limited temporary shelters, and an influx of vehicle dwellers from outside the city, according to Mountain View’s PIT Count City Statement.” This is putting more of the city’s youth at risk of homelessness, which has rippling effects on their education and livelihood…