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Crime in Poway summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Poway. Key points include:
There were 343 total crimes in Poway in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Poway is 717.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Poway is 133.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Poway is 583.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Poway is -66.15% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Poway Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Poway / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 343 | 717.5 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 64 | 133.9 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 29.3 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 48 | 100.4 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 279 | 583.6 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 53 | 110.9 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 197 | 412.1 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 29 | 60.7 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Poway summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Poway. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Poway is 179 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Poway is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Poway is $1,230,063.
The median income in Poway is $148,359.
Poway's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Poway Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Poway | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 331 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 121 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Poway, CA Weather
The average high in Poway is 73.0° and the average low is 51.8°.
There are 24.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Poway |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 24.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Poway Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Poway
The current population in Poway is 48,713. The population has increased 2.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48,713 | 0.4% |
| 2023 | 48,515 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 48,737 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 49,005 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 49,780 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 49,701 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 49,842 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 49,874 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 49,675 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 49,484 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 49,040 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 48,547 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 48,113 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 47,762 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 47,481 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Poway
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Poway is:
57.8% White with 28,177 White residents.
2.7% African American with 1,329 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 146 American Indian residents.
12.3% Asian with 5,999 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 250 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 442 Other residents.
6.6% Two Or More with 3,192 Two Or More residents.
18.8% Hispanic with 9,178 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Poway | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.8% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.7% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 12.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.8% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Poway
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Poway is 48.5% female with 23,602 female residents.
Poway is 51.5% male with 25,111 male residents.
| Gender | Poway | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Poway for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Poway completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Poway completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Poway completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Poway completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Poway completed associate's degree.
31.0% of adults in Poway completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Poway completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Poway completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Poway completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Poway | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Poway, California
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2.3% of households in Poway earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Poway earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Poway earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Poway earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.0% of households in Poway earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.8% of households in Poway earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Poway earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.2% of households in Poway earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.8% of households in Poway earn $150,000 to $199,999.
34.6% of households in Poway earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Poway | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.0% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.8% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 34.6% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
