At a Glance
Median Income
$128,341
$45,665 per capita
Home Value
$288,600
Zillow: $329,978
Median Rent
$1,176/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
53.6%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
10.5% smoking rate
How Bondurant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bondurant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bondurant a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bondurant residents earn a median household income of $128,341 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,665. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bondurant is $288,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,978. Median rent is $1,176/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2009.
Education
53.6% of adults in Bondurant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bondurant has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population8,061
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density724/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,341
Per Capita$45,665
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$288,600
Rent$1,176
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$329,978
Housing Units2,594
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation959 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.6%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Bondurant was founded in 1884.
The median home in Bondurant was built in 2009.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.