‘The City in the Country’ — larger lots, top-rated Poway Unified schools, and a semi-rural feel twenty minutes from the coast.
Poway is a higher-end inland market — jumpy month to month on lower volume, but on a clear long-run climb. On a smoothed basis, Poway's median has risen roughly 31% over the past five years, and it's pushed back toward record territory in 2026.
The recent median sits around $1.23M, with about 2.3 months of supply, homes selling near 97.8% of original list, and a median of roughly 16 days on market.
Space, schools, and larger lots keep demand strong — well-priced homes still move quickly, so be ready. With supply around 2.3 months and homes going near 97.8% of list, come in fully pre-approved and ready to move.
Tight supply and top schools favor prepared sellers; condition and lot appeal set the ceiling. Priced right, Poway homes are selling close to ask in about 16 days.
Supply is running around 2.3 months. As long as listings stay scarce, prices hold firm; a rise in inventory would be the first sign of easing.
Rates sit higher than a year ago — the main headwind on demand. A meaningful drop would likely bring buyers off the sidelines fast.
Poway spans the Old Poway core, the Green Valley and Bridlewood estates, and semi-rural equestrian pockets on larger lots. Sub-area breakdowns coming.
Poway is a smaller market, so a single month's median can spike or dip. Weigh the multi-year trajectory over any one data point.