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Oakland, CA vs Poway, CA

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- The median age of a home in Oakland is 37.7% older than the median age of a home in Poway.
 Oakland, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age69  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,000,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months3.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.133.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.4$11.0
 Homes Owned38.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented54.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Oakland, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,060$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,530  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,780$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,220  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,100$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,420  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Oakland, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Oakland, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9992.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock30.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99921.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock17.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9996.7%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Oakland, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.0%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.7%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock35.8%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.8%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews
Brian · Oakland, CA
Had Potential, Had Hope, Now Extinguished
Over 4 years ago

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Dam · Alameda, CA
Fun to visit
Over 5 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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Fritz · Oakland, CA
Watching the destruction of a beautiful city!
Over 5 years ago

I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews
Christine · Poway, CA
Poway, a great town
Over 5 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 6 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 8 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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