Poway is a highly desirable North County San Diego community known for its spacious homes, excellent schools, and balance of suburban comfort with natural beauty. Often referred to as “The City in the Country,” Poway offers a peaceful atmosphere with rolling hills, open space, and scenic surroundings while still providing convenient access to shopping, dining, and nearby business centers.
The community features a wide range of homes, from family-friendly neighborhoods and gated communities to custom estates, equestrian properties, and luxury hillside residences with panoramic views. Larger lot sizes and well-maintained neighborhoods contribute to Poway’s relaxed and upscale residential feel.
Poway is especially known for its strong sense of community, highly rated schools within the Poway Unified School District, and outdoor lifestyle opportunities. Residents enjoy access to hiking trails, parks, lakes, and recreation areas, including the popular Lake Poway, which offers fishing, boating, hiking, and year-round community events.
With its combination of scenic beauty, excellent schools, spacious living, and welcoming atmosphere, Poway continues to be one of the most sought-after communities in San Diego County.
48,555 people live in Poway, where the median age is 41.9 and the average individual income is $62,138. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Poway, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including San Diego Judo And Jiu Jitsu, Charis Pilates, and San Diego Kyokushin Karate.
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| Active | 4.23 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.41 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.22 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.65 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.25 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.34 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Poway has 16,421 households, with an average household size of 2.91. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Poway do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 48,555 people call Poway home. The population density is 1,147 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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