Living in Poway
Poway is a large place in California, United States, home to 50,157 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 11%, #1,150 of 10,762), retired couples (top 13%, #1,156 of 9,474), business owners (top 16%, #1,900 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Poway
- It is part of Greater San Diego, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 58 min and sets around 1:46; in late June it sets around 5:00.
How Poway ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,571 of 11,898 | #126 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 19 | #9,072 of 9,771 | #377 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,381 of 8,006 | #198 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,455 of 6,237 | #178 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #1,156 of 9,474 | #125 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,547 of 9,474 | #110 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #1,150 of 10,762 | #157 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 52 | #2,704 of 4,537 | #342 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #2,705 of 4,444 | #354 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #1,874 of 3,053 | #298 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,703 of 7,271 | #134 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #3,197 of 6,227 | #370 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 51 | #2,647 of 3,933 | #374 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 52 | #1,921 of 2,119 | #251 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 32 | #6,451 of 8,006 | #277 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 17 | #11,407 of 12,111 | #416 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 47 | #2,610 of 4,114 | #368 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 68 | #1,953 of 7,271 | #248 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #2,455 of 9,474 | #240 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #15,823 of 18,063 | #344 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 30 | #5,942 of 16,523 | #642 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 10 | #17,066 of 18,063 | #488 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,527 of 16,523 | #174 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #3,006 of 21,167 | #352 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #5,095 of 12,111 | #190 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #4,475 of 6,413 | #344 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #1,900 of 12,111 | #194 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 40 | #3,338 of 4,750 | #399 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Eucalyptus Hills 12 km
- Santee (California) 15 km
- Lakeside (California) 16 km
- Ramona (California) 18 km
- Escondido 18 km
- Bostonia 20 km
- El Cajon 20 km
- La Mesa (California) 22 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.