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San Anselmo, CA vs Poway, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Poway is 5.3% shorter than it is for residents of San Anselmo.
- 35.1% fewer residents of Poway work from home compared to residents of San Anselmo.
 San Anselmo, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2527
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 Commute Mode
 San Anselmo, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)64.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit5.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk5.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock13.2%9.7%
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 San Anselmo, CAPoway, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.9.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock14.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.16.5%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock5.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.12.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.5%2.9%
Reviews for San Anselmo    3 Reviews

I've lived here for over forty five years and I can't wait to leave! The cost of living is ridiculous and, though the statistics about population growth always appear  More

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We love, love, love San Anselmo. It has great schools, is very walkable/bikeable, is not a far walk or bike from that funky town of Fairfax, everyone is friendly! Very  More

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Over 18 years ago

We love it here, but the cost of housing is astronomical, and has us rethinking whether we can stay here much longer. Considering first mortgage, second mortgage and  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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