Poway is a city in San Diego County, California, United States.
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Approximately a century, Poway served as a stock range for the mission and local ranchos.
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Around the start of the 20th century, Poway farmers had moderate success in the production and vending of fruit, grain, and dairy products.
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Poway has a creek and fertile soil, but the lack of easily available water prevented the settlement from attracting large-scale farmers and the accompanying population growth.
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In 1980 Poway incorporated and was nicknamed "the City in the Country".
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In 2004, the City of Poway adopted the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, based out of nearby Camp Pendleton.
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The route itself, though not treacherous when passing through Poway, did pose a significant challenge to the team and driver at various points.
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Poway established a County Road Station in 1920, to oil and maintain the roads so that automobiles could use them with ease.
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Poway is north of the city of San Diego and south of the city of Escondido.
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Poway has a borderline semi-arid climate and hot-summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cool wet winters.
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Median income for a household in Poway is $92,083, and the median income for a family was $103,972, making it the 25th most expensive zip code in the United States.
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Poway incorporated as a general law city in December 1980.
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Presently, the Poway Unified School District has grown to 25 elementary, six middle, six high schools, a home-schooling program, and a K–8 school.
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Poway Adult School is a provider of adult education services in the City of Poway and its surrounding communities.
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Poway Adult School is a member of the Education to Career Network of North San Diego County.
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