At a Glance
Median Income
$97,620
$46,602 per capita
Home Value
$329,200
Zillow: $460,251
Median Rent
$1,731/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.0%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
10.3% 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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bon Air residents earn a median household income of $97,620 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,602. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,205 business establishments, including 728 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bon Air is $329,200 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,251. Median rent is $1,731/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
54.0% of adults in Bon Air hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bon Air has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,302
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density2,067/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,620
Per Capita$46,602
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$35,106M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,604
Housing
A+
Home Value$329,200
Rent$1,731
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$460,251
Housing Units7,369
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death12,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation317 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.0%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 16% / D 82%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Bon Air was built in 1976.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.522 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 728 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.