Montclair, 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.

Montclair

60.8

#1923 nationally

vs

Poway

66.1

#1587 nationally

Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 17.6). Montclair leads in walk score (57 vs 30). Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $72,789).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Montclair, CA Poway, CA
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1923) 66.1 (#1587)
Population 37,545 48,051
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $661,144 $1,225,939
Median Household Income $72,789 $135,605
Average Commute 31.3 min 25.6 min
Walk Score 57 30
Crime Level 17.6 3.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 139 179
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+16.8