Poway

Poway, incorporated in 1980 and nicknamed the “City in the Country”, is a vibrant community located to the north-east of San Diego with a population surpassing 50,000 residents. Poway was once inhabited by the Digueños, a Native American tribe that occupied much of the early region. Poway is thought to mean “here, where the waters meet” or “the two little valleys” depending on the source.

Poway offers residents a wide variety of housing including apartments, condos and many single family homes. Counted amongst these homes are many affordable housing options as well which are owned and operated by local non-profit housing developers.

Located off Interstate 15, Poway offers residents a short drive away from Downtown San Diego and the beautiful coastline. There are many public transportion options available to locals and tourists with public transit and park-and-ride services. Bus stops throughout the community regularly service the area every day of the week.

Did you know that Poway High School was recently selected as one of 33 in the entire nation to receive a $1,000.00 Grammy Signature Award for excellence in music education? The school has also earned top state-wide ranking of 10, the maximum rank. Third largest in San Diego County, the Poway Unified School District serves approximately 33,000 students.

Finally, Poway offers residents many green areas including 22 parks, 66 mile of trails and 230 acres of developed parkland. Nestled between the hills, Lake Poway is a wonderful spot for boating and fishing enthusiasts.