Fort Mill, SC 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.
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Fort Mill leads in crime level (1.3 vs 3.7). Fort Mill leads in cost of living index (115 vs 179). Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $128,125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Mill, SC | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#858) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 33,626 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,805 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $128,125 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.1 | D+16.8 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill is missing data for 1 metric that Poway has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
Southeast
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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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