Moving to Poway, CA

About Poway

Poway bills itself as "the City in the Country," an inland North County suburb of about 48,000 people, roughly 22 miles northeast of downtown San Diego. Housing is dominated by single-family homes on larger lots, with extensive trail systems and a small-town feel. The city is a magnet for Poway Unified schools and for hikers drawn to Potato Chip Rock and Iron Mountain.

Home prices in Poway

The median listing price in Poway is $1,349,000.

Top places in Poway

• Potato Chip Rock — the famous thin-rock formation on Mount Woodson, shown in the Commons photo below.
• Lake Poway — fishing, boating, and trails, shown in the Commons photo below.
• Iron Mountain — popular summit hike with county views, shown in the Commons photo below.
• Blue Sky Ecological Reserve — oak woodland trails.
• Old Poway Park — historic park with the farmers market and steam train.
• Poway Community Park and the swim center.
• Twin Peaks and the city's extensive trail network.

Commuting from Poway

• Downtown San Diego: roughly 25–30 minutes off-peak via I-15/SR-56 (about 22 miles); 40–60 minutes in rush-hour traffic.
• Sorrento Valley/UTC: roughly 20–25 minutes off-peak via SR-56; longer at peak.

Schools in Poway

Public schools: Poway Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Poway FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Poway, CA?
  The median listing price in Poway is $1,349,000. Median listing price (active listings, all property types) · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24
• How is the commute from Poway, CA?
  Downtown San Diego: roughly 25–30 minutes off-peak via I-15/SR-56 (about 22 miles); 40–60 minutes in rush-hour traffic.
• Which school district serves Poway, CA?
  Poway is served by Poway Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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