Leesburg, 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.
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 7.0). Leesburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 179). Leesburg leads in walk score (36 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leesburg, VA | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1649) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 49,312 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $855,209 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $132,298 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.3 | D+16.8 |
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65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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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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