Downey, CA 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.

Downey

61.3

#1911 nationally

vs

Poway

66.1

#1587 nationally

Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 12.3). Downey leads in walk score (61 vs 30). Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $84,236).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Downey, CA Poway, CA
WhereAtHome Score 61.3 (#1911) 66.1 (#1587)
Population 108,816 48,051
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $885,146 $1,225,939
Median Household Income $84,236 $135,605
Average Commute 31.3 min 25.6 min
Walk Score 61 30
Crime Level 12.3 3.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 165 179
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+16.8