Phoenixville, PA 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.
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.7). Phoenixville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 179). Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $91,593).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenixville, PA | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1383) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 19,871 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,576 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $91,593 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.5 | D+16.8 |
Data coverage note: Phoenixville is missing data for 1 metric that Poway has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
Northeast
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D
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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