Poway, CA vs Tualatin, OR
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.
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Tualatin
66.9
#1494 nationally
Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 6.0). Tualatin leads in cost of living index (138 vs 179). Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $105,542).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poway, CA | Tualatin, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1587) | 66.9 (#1494) |
| Population | 48,051 | 27,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,225,939 | $635,314 |
| Median Household Income | $135,605 | $105,542 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+34.0 |
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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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66.9 Score
Tualatin, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,314
Population
27,383
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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