Bonanza, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Clayton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,567 Population 3,397/sq mi density
$63,308 Median Income $30,037 per capita
$179,800 Home Value $223,752 Zillow
$1,521 Median Rent 43.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$63,308 median income, 16.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$179,800 home value, $1,521/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bonanza, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,308
16% below
$30,037 per capita
Home Value
$179,800
36% below
Zillow: $223,752
Median Rent
$1,521/mo
31% above
43.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
16.1%
347% above
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Bonanza Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bonanza's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
64%
Rent
131%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
447%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bonanza a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bonanza residents earn a median household income of $63,308 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,037. The unemployment rate stands at 16.1% (347% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,233 business establishments, including 466 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bonanza is $179,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,752. Median rent is $1,521/month, with 43.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Education

21.7% of adults in Bonanza hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bonanza has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population3,567
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density3,397/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,308
Per Capita$30,037
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$26,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,481

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,800
Rent$1,521
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$223,752
Housing Units1,616
Rent Burden43.3%

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation840 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 15% / D 84%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Bonanza was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
There are 466 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.