Poway
City in California, United States
Overview
Poway, known as 'The City in the Country,' is a picturesque suburb in San Diego County combining rural charm with modern conveniences. It's renowned for its top-rated schools, beautiful parks, and an abundance of family-friendly amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
48,841
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
32.96°, -117.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,730
Local Cost
$2,810
Local Income
$5,200
Cashless
96
English
99
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
11.0°C
Record High
43.8°C
Record Low
-1.9°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
320 mm
Internet Speed
275 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
3
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NKX
Distance
14 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 38 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.