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Poway, CA vs San Marcos, CA

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- The median age of a home in Poway is 34.9% older than the median age of a home in San Marcos.
 Poway, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age43  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$813,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.134.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.9$11.0
 Homes Owned73.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented22.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Poway, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,280$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,910$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,270  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,320$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,770  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Poway, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Poway, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock38.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99924.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock6.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9996.9%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.9%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Poway, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock27.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock17.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock21.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%12.2%
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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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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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