Hello, Born and raised here. With a population of 48,515, Poway is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $2,261 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 48,515 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Poway sits at 102.2 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned? Cheers. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Kayden P.
noted, appreciate it
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Emily W.
as a local I can confirm
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Zoey
Moved here from New York about 14 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to walkability but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Isla Rogers
haha yep pretty much
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Isabelle Ortiz
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Hunter Ramirez
Bought a house here in 2024 and I genuinely enjoy living here. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Arianna Scott
I've lived in Lakewood for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from San Francisco, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Four distinct seasons
- The traffic scene is improving
The downsides:
- Limited shopping options
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Addison Collins
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cultural scene. I have mixed feelings honestly. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Claire Hughes
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want public transit, then yeah this place is great. But if food scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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