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Avondale, AZ vs Poway, CA

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- Household income in Poway, is 73% more than it is in Avondale and is 42% above the National Average.
- Avondale unemployment rate is 7.6%.
- Poway unemployment rate is 4.9%.
 Avondale, AZPoway, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.4%1.6%
 Future Job Growth46.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$26,985  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$119,847$69,021
 Family Median Income$74,502  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Avondale, AZPoway, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock3.7%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.2%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock3.7%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.0%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock5.1%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.9%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K14.3%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock18.0%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K8.1%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock25.4%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Avondale, AZPoway, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.0%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock13.7%6.5%
 Community, social services2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock1.5%1.2%
 Education, library5.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock2.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology4.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.9%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.2%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock3.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.4%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support25.8%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair9.5%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock6.2%13.1%
Reviews for Avondale    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

My children have attended Canyon Breeze for the last couple of years. In that time a new principal has taken over. Bullying, swearing, and children running around  More

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Over 18 years ago

I am a young married woman with a family. I love Avondale for so many reasons. There is everything I need nearby and I rarely have to venture out of my area. Shopping,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The valley is in serious need of mass transit. Currently a light rail is being built, but it is slated to only connect Phoenix to Tempe. Eventually it will connect more  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

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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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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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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