PQ is an excellent alternative to those who cannot afford Carmel Valley and/or 4S. Some of the elementary schools in PQ score extremely high and of course Poway school district does not hurt either. PQ is closer to the triangle then RB as well. No MR and HOA for most of PQ. Yes Poway, Sabre Springs, Carmel Mtn Ranch and Scripps are alternatives but PQ is a bit cheaper then all of those, a bit closer to the west and downtown, and has a higher demand (from a volume standpoint).