Poway, CA vs Wildomar, 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
Wildomar
63.3
#1787 nationally
Poway leads in walk score (30 vs 15). Poway leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 39.2 min). Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $89,912).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poway, CA | Wildomar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1587) | 63.3 (#1787) |
| Population | 48,051 | 37,087 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,225,939 | $657,714 |
| Median Household Income | $135,605 | $89,912 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+1.3 |
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
63.3 Score
Wildomar, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$657,714
Population
37,087
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Pacific
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