Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (14) F
Fresh Donuts & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Luckie Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Boba Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ding Tea
Coffee Shop
Cappuccino Cottage
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Idego Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mostra Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Blossom Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Cafe Luna
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pegasus Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Poway Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Poway Heritage Museum
Museum
AMC Poway 10
Cinema
Potato Chip Rock
Attraction
Angelika Film Center & Cafe
Cinema
Food and Drink (53) F
Rigoberto's
Fast Food
Juice & Smoothie
Fast Food
Santorini Island Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Mochinut
Fast Food
Donuts
Fast Food
Serrano's Mexican Food
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Silverado Liquor & Cigar
Alcohol
Everbowl
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Rubio's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Board & Brew
Fast Food
Poway's Irish Pub
Bar
Patricks Irish Pub
Bar
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jamba
Fast Food
Fitness (5) F
Club Pilates
Gym
Burn Boot Camp
Gym
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Mickey Cafagna Community Center
Community Centre
iLoveKickboxing.com
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Swagyu Chop Shop
Butcher
Old Poway Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
cupCAKES a la Yola
Bakery
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Jessie's Bake Shop
Bakery
Albertsons Supermarket
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Champagne French Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
North Park Produce
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Parks (54) F
Aubrey Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Lake Poway Recreation Area
Park
Old Poway Park
Park
Silverset Park
Park
Hilleary Park
Park
Garden Road Park
Park
Sycamore Creek Park
Park
Arbolitos Mini Park
Park
Starridge Park
Park
Arbolitos Sports Fields
Park
Adobe Ridge Neighborhood Park
Park
Valle Verde Park
Park
Poway Community Park
Park
Highland Ranch Park
Park
Ipai Waaypuk
Park
Highland Ranch Park
Park
Poway Sportspark
Park
General Atomics Park
Park
Poway Oaks Neighborhood Park
Park
High Country West Park
Park
Webb Park
Park
Shops (47) F
Circle K
Convenience Store
Lake Poway Concession
Convenience Store
Sam's Barber
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
HomeGoods
Houseware
Ross
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Poway Bicycle
Bicycle
Monique's Skin & Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Rose's Nails
Beauty
Poway Nails and Spa
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Transformation Salon & Spa
Hairdresser
The Buried Bone
Pets
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Poway Eyeworks
Optician
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Kahoots
Pets
The Parlor Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Phenix
Beauty
Nails Spa
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Poway.
Public Transit Stops (127)
Stops & Stations A+
Espola Road & High Valley Road
Bus Stop
Espola Road & Durhullen Drive
Bus Stop
Espola Road & Eden Grove (Poway Hs)
Bus Stop
Twin Peaks Road & Espola Road
Bus Stop
Twin Peaks Road & Tierra Bonita Road
Bus Stop
Twin Peaks Road & Budwin Ln
Bus Stop
Twin Peaks Road & Midland Road
Bus Stop
Espola Road & Sandhill Road
Bus Stop
Espola Road & Lake Poway Road
Bus Stop
Aubrey Street & Midland Road
Bus Stop
Community Road & Twin Peaks Road
Bus Stop
Aubrey Street & York Avenue
Bus Stop
Espola Road & Morning Air Road
Bus Stop
Temple Street & Midland Road
Bus Stop
Aubrey Street & Community Road
Bus Stop
Midland Road & Edgemoor Street
Bus Stop
Midland Road & Poinsettia Drive
Bus Stop
Espola Road & Country Day Road
Bus Stop
Midland Road & Janette Ln
Bus Stop
Midland Road & Janette Ln
Bus Stop
Bowdoin Road & Ogunquit Ave
Bus Stop
Neddick Avenue & Streetandish Drive
Bus Stop
Bowdoin Road & Action Avenue
Bus Stop
Floral Avenue & Bowdoin Road
Bus Stop
Midland Road & Cynthia Ln
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Poway is 177/100 - which is 27% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

Poway crime rates are 997 per 100k, which is 65% lower than California
Property Crime
830 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
168 crimes per 100k A
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employment A+

The median income in Poway is $115,332 - which is 81% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$115,332 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Palomar Medical Center Poway
Hospital
Poway Dental Arts
Dentist
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Poway Family Dental Group
Dentist
T&C Dental
Dentist
Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Poway Gold Family Health Center
Clinic
Poway Sheriff Station
Police
San Diego City Fire Station 42
Fire Station
Carmel Mtn Ranch Dental Care
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo
Clinic
1st Choice Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Oak Tree Dental
Dentist
J.A. Hennes
Dentist
Dentist
Dentist
Dentistry
Dentist
Passport Health Rancho Bernardo Travel Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B-

Poway home prices are $716,300 - which is 75% higher than California
Home Price
$716,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
6.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B+

The Poway graduation rate is 91% - which is 14% higher than California
School Test Scores
60% C-
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (18) D-
Montessori Child Development Center
Tierra Bonita Elementary
Twin Peaks Middle
Midland Elementary
St Michael School
Painted Rock Elementary
Garden Road Elementary
Discovery Isle
Childrens Preschool Learning Center
Bernardo Heights Middle
Valley Elementary
Highland Ranch Elementary
Meadowbrook Middle
Chaparral Elementary
Legacy Montessori School
Pomerado Elementary
The Growing Place Montessori
Pacific Coast Academy
Newbridge School
The Koonings Center
Shoal Creek Elementary
Turtleback Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Poway High
Abraxas Continuation High
Rancho Bernardo High
Pacific Coast Academy
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ratings A

Poway has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A
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Experience the Old West in Poway, California 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 26, 2012) I live in Poway, California, and love it. Poway offers beautiful scenery as well as natural and many fun things to do. One of Poway's biggest attractions is the Old Poway Park. Here, you can see what life was life a century ago in Poway by touring a restored farmhouse, watching b ...Read More lacksmiths and other artisans doing their work with wood, glass, soap, textiles, painting and more. You can ride a vintage train and shop in old fashioned stores. Additionally, you can visit the Heritage Musem here and see many artifacts from Poway's history such as 1800's clothing, tools, toys, school supplies and more. If you want to visit the Old Poway Park, be sure to inquire beforehand about the calendar. The site is open most Saturdays, but not always.

A popular thing to do in Poway is hike up Iron Mountain. It is a moderate five mile hike, but the views at the top are worth it. The trails along the way are dotted with pretty wildflowers, but you should beware of rattlesnakes. Once at the top, you can indulge in the stunning views of the ocean and mountains. There are picnic tables and benches at the top where you can picnic or just relax in the beauty of the place. If you are hiking in the summer, make sure you bring water because it does get hot and dry here at this time of year.

At the Sycamore Canyon Preserve and Goodan Ranch, you can enjoy more than ten miles of biking, hiking and horseback riding.

Poway also features a nine acre public park, named Aubrey Park, where you can enjoy activities like softball, walking and picnicking. Additionally, the city offers a swimming pool and skate park.

When you get hungry in Poway, you will find a wide variety of dining options. Whether it is family, romantic or international dining, you will find good choices in Poway.

If you want to do some shopping in Poway, there are plenty of favorite retail stores like Walmart and Target as well as department stores like Kohl's and Stein Mart. Additionally, you will find a variety of stores at the Creekside Plaza Shopping Center.
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Poway? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Aubrey Park
      Veterans Park
      Lake Poway Recreation Area
      Old Poway Park
      Silverset Park
      Hilleary Park
      Garden Road Park
      Sycamore Creek Park

      Entertainment

      Poway Performing Arts Center
      Poway Heritage Museum
      AMC Poway 10
      Potato Chip Rock
      Angelika Film Center & Cafe

      Food & Drink

      Rigoberto's
      Juice & Smoothie
      Santorini Island Grill
      Subway
      Panda Express
      Domino's
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Mochinut

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Poway? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Poway.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Poway? The cost of living in Poway is 177/100 - which is 27% higher than California.
      Poway
      177

      77% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Poway? Poway crime rates are 997, which are 65% lower than California
      Total Crime
      997 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 101

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -12%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Poway? The median income in Poway is $115,332 which is 81% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $115,332108% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,29165% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      12% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Poway a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Palomar Medical Center Poway

      Pharmacies

      1st Choice Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Poway home prices? Poway home prices are $716,300 - which is 75% higher than California
      Median home value
      $716,300288% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,63072% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      79%

      24% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Poway have good schools? The Poway graduation rate is 91% - which is 14% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      60%

      25% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      38% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Poway a good place to live? Poway has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      6 total surveys

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