Old Poway, Poway, CA
Old Poway at a Glance
Old Poway is ranked #2 of 6 neighborhoods in Poway with an overall score of 4.0/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.4/5, 6th of 6 in Poway) and schools (4.0/5), at a typical home price of $1.04M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $2,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.8/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5), though prices run about 13% below the Poway typical home price.
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If Poway has a town square, it is Old Poway Park on Midland Road, and the blocks around it make up the Old Poway neighborhood. The area runs from Poway Road north to Twin Peaks Road between Community Road and Espola Road, a compact slice of the city that holds most of what longtime locals mean by the old town. The park itself sets the tone. Restored antique cars of the Poway-Midland Railroad sit beside the green, the Saturday farmers market is one of the biggest in the county, and the Arts and Crafts Guild sets up its own outdoor market there. Next door, Old Poway Village is a row of Western-style storefronts with small shops and places to eat. Aubrey Park and Veterans Park connect to the grounds, and trails lead off toward Twin Peaks and Kent Hill, a 22-acre hillside the city bought to keep open. Houses are mostly single-story ranch homes, many dating from the 1970s like much of the city, on streets that let people walk to the park on market day. Eating out starts on Midland Road. Hamburger Factory has been in Old Poway Park for more than forty years, serving cinnamon bacon pancakes in the morning and tri-tip melts and burgers later. Smokin J's BBQ, a few doors down, is the stop for brisket and coleslaw. On Poway Road, Baba Kabob is a family-run counter known for its gyro box, and Coffee Wave opened in January 2026 with about forty coffee flavors, affogatos and Saturday patio music. Errands stay close. Sprouts anchors the shopping center on Poway Road, and fast casual chains line the same strip. Two MTS bus lines, the 944 and 945, link up with transit centers in Sabre Springs and Rancho Bernardo, and Poway Road leads west to Interstate 15. Poway Road is the part still in question. The busy commercial road along the southern edge is slated for denser, mixed-use buildings under a specific plan the city adopted in 2017, and residents remain split on how much that should change the old-town feel. On a Saturday morning, with the train running and the market crowded, Old Poway is where the rest of the city ends up.
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Old Poway Amenities
Near good merchants2.8
Public Spaces3.8
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools Serving Old Poway
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Twin Peaks Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Poway High | High | 9-12 |
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Is Old Poway a good place to live?
Old Poway ranks 2nd of 6 neighborhoods in Poway with an overall Houseberry score of 4.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.4/5) and schools (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.8/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).
Is Old Poway safe?
Old Poway, Poway scores 4.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 6th of 6 neighborhoods in Poway.
What do homes in Old Poway cost?
The typical home price in Old Poway, Poway is $1.04M, compared with $1.2M for Poway as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $2,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Old Poway rising or falling?
The typical home price in Old Poway, Poway is up about 2.6% over the past 12 months, at $1.04M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Typical Home Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Old Poway?
Schools serving Old Poway, Poway include Midland Elementary, Twin Peaks Middle and Poway High.
What is the weather like in Old Poway?
Old Poway, Poway receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 4th of 6 in Poway. Summer days run 60° to 85°F and winter days 43° to 68°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 14 inches a year.
Is Old Poway walkable to shops and restaurants?
Old Poway, Poway scores 2.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 2nd of 6 in Poway.
What is Old Poway known for?
Old Poway, Poway is associated with Old Poway Park, Poway Farmers Market and Midland Road. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.4/5) and schools (4.0/5).
How does Old Poway compare to other Poway neighborhoods?
Old Poway ranks 2nd of 6 neighborhoods in Poway. It ranks 6th of 6 in Poway for safety (4.4/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.8/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Poway are Old Coach and Garden Road.
What are the downsides of living in Old Poway?
Old Poway, Poway scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.8/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).
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