Harrisonburg, 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.
Harrisonburg
72
#935 nationally
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $56,050). Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 7.3). Harrisonburg leads in cost of living index (107 vs 179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisonburg, VA | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#935) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 51,082 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,075 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $56,050 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.4 | D+16.8 |
C-
72 Score
Harrisonburg, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$356,075
Population
51,082
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
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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