Covington, WA 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.
Covington
65
#1657 nationally
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Poway leads in walk score (30 vs 17). Poway leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 35.3 min). Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, WA | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1657) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 21,125 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $664,783 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $123,065 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 35.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+16.8 |
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65 Score
Covington, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$664,783
Population
21,125
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Pacific
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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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