The city in the country, as Poway's motto says: Lake Poway, Iron Mountain and wilderness areas inside the city limits.
Living in Poway
A City With Its Own Lake, Trails and Wilderness Areas
Morning hike up Iron Mountain before the rest of the city wakes up. Afternoon at Lake Poway, the community farmers market on Saturday, and trails that start close to home.
What You’ll Find
Mostly single-family homes on moderate-to-large lots, many close to Lake Poway and the city trail system.
Highlights
Poway Unified School District
Iron Mountain Trail
Lake Poway Recreation
Saturday Farmers Market
Blue Sky Ecological Reserve
I-15 and SR 67 Access
Melo-de’s Take
“Poway sells itself through its trails and its open space. The city in the country is more than a slogan here: Lake Poway and Iron Mountain are part of everyday life. When buyers tell me they want room to breathe close to the rest of San Diego, Poway is one of the first places I show them.”
92064
ZIP Code
I-15 & SR 67
Highway Access
Poway Unified
School District
City Water & Sewer
City of Poway
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Yes. Poway became a city on December 1, 1980, and the City provides water and sewer service and runs the Poway Fire Department. For law enforcement, the City contracts with the San Diego County Sheriff, which staffs the Sheriff’s Poway Station.
Which school district serves Poway?
Poway Unified School District serves the city, and its schools sit in both Poway and the City of San Diego, including nearby communities such as Rancho Bernardo. Poway High School on Espola Road is one of the district’s schools in the city. Assigned schools depend on the address, so I will help you check any home with the district’s Address Lookup tool.
Is wildfire a factor when buying in Poway?
Yes. The City of Poway says the State Fire Marshal’s map designates over 90 percent of the city as a Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which brings state and City requirements for reducing wildfire risk. Major portions of Poway were evacuated during the 2003 Cedar Fire and the 2007 Witch Creek Fire, so I will help you look up a home’s zone on the City’s map and start on insurance quotes early.
Which highways lead to Poway?
Poway Road runs from Interstate 15 east through the city to State Route 67, which crosses eastern Poway on its way to Ramona. Scripps Poway Parkway is a second link between I-15 and SR 67.
