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Poway, CA vs The Woodlands, TX

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- The median age of a home in Poway is 48.8% older than the median age of a home in The Woodlands.
 Poway, CAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age43  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$517,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock61.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.134.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$19.4$11.0
 Homes Owned73.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented22.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Poway, CAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,360$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,620  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,520$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,270  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,390$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,770  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Poway, CAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Poway, CAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.2%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock20.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.2%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock20.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99924.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9996.9%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Poway, CAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock28.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20099.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock26.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock6.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.4%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 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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Reviews for The Woodlands    25 Reviews
Maryanne · The Woodlands, TX
Has It All and Then More
Over 2 years ago

The Woodlands is like nowhere I've ever lived before. The neighborhoods are tucked away in woods and often very quiet. There are greenbelts and some amazing walking  More

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Suzylnn · The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands has lost its glory
Over 7 years ago

I moved to The Woodlands in 1993. Then it was a safe place to live and great place to raise children. Today however beautiful forest, restaurant's and shopping it's not  More

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danna · Spring, TX
Education is fouled
Over 11 years ago

Some parents rave about the education system here but more and more parents are home schooling in our area. The ones that rave about it are the ones who are enjoying  More

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