Poway
- Suburb of San Diego, CA
Suburb
Poway
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Suburb of San Diego, CA
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 176 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade A
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$686,400
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,627
National
$1,062Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Poway Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault70.1national 282.7
- Murder4national 6.1
- Rape4national 40.7
- Robbery24national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary182.3national 500.1
- Theft709national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft90.1national 284
Residents
Working in Poway
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$107,902
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Poway
- grade A+
Rancho Bernardo High School
- Rating 3.9 out of 5 543 reviews
- grade A+
La Costa Canyon High School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 484 reviews
- grade A+
Escondido Charter High School
- Rating 3.99 out of 5 196 reviews
- grade A+
Creekside Elementary School
- grade A
Chaparral Elementary School
- Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Poway
- grade A+
The Cambridge School
- Rating 4.9 out of 5 39 reviews
- grade A+
San Diego Jewish Academy
- Rating 4.34 out of 5 29 reviews
- grade A+
Cathedral Catholic High School
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 254 reviews
- grade A+
Torah High Schools of San Diego
- Rating 4.67 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade A
Futures Academy - San Diego
- Rating 5 out of 5 4 reviews
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Poway Reviews
Rating 4.12 out of 5 176 reviews
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I love the camaraderie in Poway! Everyone really cares about the city here and genuinely wants to keep it a nice place. People are always really kind to each other and really do keep in touch with those they make connections with. I love the school districts here, they do a great job of educating children in a safe and fun learning environment. People are also very much accepted here and love to speak their mind.
One thing I would change about Poway is how Poway is changing. There are developers that are coming here and trying to make a small town into a large town. They are taking a bit of the history and laid back feel of Poway and making it into a more modern fast paced place. It's sad to see and some of it is for the better, but I would like to see more of the history being preserved.
One thing I would change about Poway is how Poway is changing. There are developers that are coming here and trying to make a small town into a large town. They are taking a bit of the history and laid back feel of Poway and making it into a more modern fast paced place. It's sad to see and some of it is for the better, but I would like to see more of the history being preserved.
Poway boasts great schools, is historically a safe place to live, and is family friendly. Poway's called "The City in the Country." Young couples will not find thrilling nightlife or super affordable housing, plus many people commute out of town for work. If you like predictable and safe surroundings and have a steady income, Poway may suit you. If you need a cosmopolitan life, Poway does not top the list.
Overall, although small, Poway is a welcoming community full of fantastic people and hard-working citizens that come together to make an incredible community. I have only lived here for 8 years, but in my short time, it has been easy to make friends and create strong relationships with the people living here. The strong culture and the diversity in interests allow Poway to become more than just a place I live in. The police and fire departments work hard to ensure the safety of everyone here and it is clear that people always do the right thing and always care for those around them. The shopping centers and restaurants are phenomenal and the beauty of Poway is just spectacular.