At a Glance
Median Income
$36,607
$17,509 per capita
Home Value
$79,000
Zillow: $151,725
Median Rent
$929/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.7%
19.8% smoking rate
How Bon Air Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bon Air's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bon Air a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bon Air residents earn a median household income of $36,607 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,509. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,578 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bon Air is $79,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,725. Median rent is $929/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
2.9% of adults in Bon Air hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bon Air has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population116
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,607
Per Capita$17,509
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$4,496M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,000
Rent$929
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$151,725
Housing Units42
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity47.7%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death15,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain56.0 in/yr
Elevation442 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute37 min
Broadband64.4%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bon Air was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.