Poway, CA vs Rancho Palos Verdes, 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.
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Rancho Palos Verdes
61.8
#1890 nationally
Rancho Palos Verdes leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.7). Poway leads in cost of living index (179 vs 242). Poway leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 33.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poway, CA | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1587) | 61.8 (#1890) |
| Population | 48,051 | 39,980 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,225,939 | $1,827,501 |
| Median Household Income | $135,605 | $166,747 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 242 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
61.8 Score
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,827,501
Population
39,980
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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