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Poway, California real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Poway, CA (San Diego County) — Census median home value $971,500, county listing prices up about 0.7% over the past year.
Poway, CA is in San Diego County, California — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 48,515, with a median household income of $143,825. Census data puts Poway's median home value at $971,500.
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Poway market snapshot
Population
48,515
Median Household Income
$143,825
Median Home Value (city)
$971,500
Median Gross Rent
$2,261/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Poway's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $971,500.
County Price Trend
San Diego County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.66% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Poway has an estimated population of 48,515 and a median household income of $143,825, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Poway's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Poway, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Poway's median home value at $971,500.
What is the population of Poway, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Poway's population at approximately 48,515.
What's the median rent in Poway, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Poway at approximately $2,261 per month.
What is the median household income in Poway, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Poway at approximately $143,825.
Is the Poway housing market growing?
San Diego County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.66% annual change in 2025.
Is Poway, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Poway's median home value at about 6.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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