Town life
- Old Poway Park: home to the Poway-Midland Railroad and local history
- Poway Road: the city's main commercial corridor
- Community events: held at Poway Community Park and Old Poway Park
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Living in Poway.
What it's like to live here.
Poway is an inland city in northeast San Diego County, known as "The City in the Country." It sits in a valley surrounded by hills, with larger lots, horse properties and plenty of open space.
With around 49,000 residents spread over 39 square miles, it feels more open than most of San Diego. Most people choose Poway for its space, outdoor access and Poway Unified schools.
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Poway at a glance.
LocationInland, just east of I-15
ZIP codes92064 and 92074
PopulationAbout 49,000
Land areaAbout 39 square miles
School districtPoway Unified
City sloganThe City in the Country
Population and land area from the 2020 U.S. Census.
Things to do around town.
Amenities
- Poway Community Park: includes Lake Poway
- Poway Center for the Performing Arts: a local venue for shows
- Pomerado Hospital: local hospital care
- Major employers: including General Atomics and Geico
Parks and hiking
- Lake Poway: fishing, boating and a loop trail
- Blue Sky Ecological Reserve: open space with easy walking trails
- Mount Woodson: the hike to Potato Chip Rock
- Iron Mountain: a popular trail with views across the county
Schools
- Poway Unified: 25 elementary, 6 middle and 6 high schools across the district
- Poway High: one of the district's high schools
- Midland Elementary: a one-room schoolhouse from 1885 is still on the campus
School assignments vary by address, so confirm them with the district.
Getting around.
Poway sits just east of I-15, and Highway 56 is a short drive away for trips west to the coast. Poway Road and Pomerado Road are the main routes through town.
Rancho BernardoAbout 10 minutes
Carmel ValleyAbout 20 minutes
EscondidoAbout 20 minutes
Downtown San DiegoAbout 30 minutes
San Diego airportAbout 30 minutes
Del Mar beachesAbout 25 minutes
Drive times are estimates and change with traffic.
Who Poway is right for.
Poway is a strong fit if you want more space without leaving San Diego. Larger lots and horse properties are common here, and the hills around town give it a real country feel while staying about 30 minutes from downtown.
It's also a great match if you love the outdoors. You can walk the loop at Lake Poway, wander through the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve or take on Iron Mountain and the climb to Potato Chip Rock. For many people here, a good hike is part of the weekly routine.
If you want a town with its own identity, Poway has one. Old Poway Park keeps the city's history alive with the Poway-Midland Railroad, and the community gathers for local events throughout the year. It feels like a smaller town, even with big employers nearby.
Poway also works well if you work along I-15. General Atomics and Geico are major local employers, Rancho Bernardo's business park is close by, and Highway 56 gives you a direct route west toward Carmel Valley and the coast.
Before you decide, keep in mind that being inland means warmer summers than the coast, and Poway has no train service. Some rural properties also have wildfire insurance considerations, so it's smart to check those early. If you're not sure where you'd fit best, I'm happy to walk you through the options and show you around.
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