Living in Poway, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poway · Census data 2020–2024
Poway has 48,713 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $148,359 (50% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,034,800, the median rent is $2,301/month.
Poway at a glance
- Population
- 48,713
- Median age
- 41.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $148,359State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,034,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,301/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Poway a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 41% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Poway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poway the median home value is $1,034,800, 211% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,301 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,446 a month in housing costs.
Poway median household income
The median household income in Poway is $148,359 and the income per person is $63,948. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Poway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,936
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.93
Poway demographics
- Population
- 48,713
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 16,423
- Foreign-born
- 18%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poway ›
Education in Poway
54.2% of adults 25 and older in Poway have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 23.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poway
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Poway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poway | 48,713 | $148,359 | $1,034,800 | $2,301 |
| Eucalyptus Hills | 5,840 | $144,140 | $857,200 | $1,408 |
| Ramona | 22,634 | $107,427 | $766,400 | $1,830 |
| Santee | 59,332 | $113,394 | $727,200 | $2,250 |
| Fairbanks Ranch | 2,703 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Harmony Grove | 2,585 | $227,140 | $1,231,600 | $3,501 |
| Escondido | 149,668 | $91,967 | $714,500 | $2,046 |
| Rancho Santa Fe | 2,260 | $175,792 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Elfin Forest | 592 | $170,938 | $1,950,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Poway, CA?
The median household income in Poway is $148,359, 50% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Poway?
The median home value in Poway is $1,034,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Poway?
The median gross rent in Poway is $2,301 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Poway, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the California median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 41% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Poway?
The median age in Poway is 41.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Poway?
The average commute to work in Poway is 25 minutes; 23.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poway?
The unemployment rate in Poway is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poway?
54.2% of adults in Poway have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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