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Detroit, MI vs Poway, CA

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Highlights
- Poway spends 18.8% more per student than Detroit.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 27.7% higher in Poway than in Detroit. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 11.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Detroit
 Detroit, MIPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,521  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor617  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  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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