Incorporated since 1980 as a full-service general law city, Poway is strategically located in the geographic center of San Diego County in the coastal foothills, just three miles east of Interstate 15, five miles south of the City of Escondido, and 20 miles north of downtown San Diego. Poway, with a population of 50,675, is a family-oriented community which has the second highest median household income in San Diego County and one of the lowest overall crime rates. Poway has distinguished itself as the “City in the Country.” Poway is characterized by mature landscaping, rolling foothills, 78 miles of hiking, riding, and jogging trails, over 4,700 acres of dedicated open space, and many recreational facilities, including the Lake Poway Recreation area and Old Poway Park. Poway has one of the largest business parks in the County. The Poway Unified School District has gained statewide and national recognition for excellence in curriculum and teaching methods.
Incorporated since 1980 as a full-service general law city, Poway is strategically located in the geographic center of San Diego County in the coastal foothills, just three miles east of Interstate 15, five miles south of the City of Escondido, and 20 miles north of downtown San Diego. Poway, with a population of 50,675, is a family-oriented community which has the second highest median household income in San Diego County and one of the lowest overall crime rates. Poway has distinguished itself as the “City in the Country.” Poway is characterized by mature landscaping, rolling foothills, 78 miles of hiking, riding, and jogging trails, over 4,700 acres of dedicated open space, and many recreational facilities, including the Lake Poway Recreation area and Old Poway Park. Poway has one of the largest business parks in the County. The Poway Unified School District has gained statewide and national recognition for excellence in curriculum and teaching methods.
