Poway, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Poway, California Summary
Life in Poway research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Poway over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Poway:
The population in Poway is 49,005.
The median home value in Poway is $766,700.
The median income in Poway is $119,847.
The cost of living in Poway is 160 which is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Poway is $1,838.
The unemployment rate in Poway is 7.0%.
The poverty rate in Poway is 5.1%.
Table Of Contents
Poway SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
7
Poway, CA Crime Report
542
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,128.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-51.43%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Poway / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 542 | 1,128.9 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 83 | 172.9 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 18 | 37.5 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 62 | 129.1 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 459 | 956.0 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 73 | 152.0 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 343 | 714.4 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 43 | 89.6 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Poway, CA Cost Of Living
160
Poway's Overall Cost Of Living
Poway's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Poway | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 115 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 266 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 135 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 124 | 124 | 100 | |
Poway, CA Photos
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Rankings for Poway in California
Map Of Poway, CA
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Population over time in Poway
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 49,780 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 49,842 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 49,874 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 49,675 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 49,484 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 49,040 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 48,547 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 48,113 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 47,762 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 47,481 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Poway
| Race | Poway | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.2% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.8% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 12.2% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 16.9% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Poway
| Gender | Poway | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Poway for adults over 25
| Education | Poway | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Poway, California
| Income | Poway | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.3% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.0% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.2% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 25.4% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
