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Poway, CA vs Arvada, CO

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- The median age of a home in Poway is 0.0% younger than the median age of a home in Arvada.
 Poway, CAArvada, COUnited States
 Median Home Age43  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$568,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock60.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.134.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.5$11.0
 Homes Owned73.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented22.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Poway, CAArvada, COUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,490$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,580$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,270  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,530$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,770  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Poway, CAArvada, COUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Poway, CAArvada, COUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock23.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock30.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99924.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9996.9%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Poway, CAArvada, COUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock26.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.3%12.2%
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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Reviews for Arvada    6 Reviews

We absolutely love it here. Schools are top notch and being close to the mountains is amazing.  More

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Over 7 years ago

I sorely miss the agricultural element that was a big part of Arvada, even up through the 1970s. The climate is beautiful, and Arvada used to have a large population of  More

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Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Arvada, Colorado for seven years, I will say that it is a nice and safe city to live in. The educational system is very good, as is the crime rate. The  More

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