Culpeper, VA vs Poway, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $86,940). Culpeper leads in cost of living index (117 vs 179). Poway leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 21,012 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+16.8 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Poway has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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D
66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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