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Avalon, CA vs Poway, CA

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- The median age of a home in Avalon is 17.3% older than the median age of a home in Poway.
 Avalon, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age52  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,000,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.115.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned22.0%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented45.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Avalon, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,060$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,590  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,780$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,310  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,100$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,290  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Avalon, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold2.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Avalon, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9990.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock30.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99915.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock17.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,99910.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Avalon, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock35.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19693.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19498.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Avalon    3 Reviews
Percy · Avalon, CA
The nicest place in California
Over 5 years ago

I've moved to Avalon three years ago to be closer to family in Los Angeles. I was unsure about California at first because of the hot temperatures, wildfires, and cost  More

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Elizabeth · Avalon, CA
Small & Charming
Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Avalon since high school and I never want to leave! It's small, charming, and I've made some amazing friends here. Avalon is also close enough to the city  More

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Scott · Avalon, CA
Avalon commute times
Over 17 years ago

I think your summary of the commuting situation in Avalon is rather misleading. The entire city is only about a mile in diameter. About half of the folks here  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews
Christine · Poway, CA
Poway, a great town
Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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LeeW · Poway, CA
Trees Trees Trees
Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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emmy · Poway, CA
Overpriced, soul-less, fake yoga mom kind of place
Over 7 years ago

I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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