At a Glance
Median Income
$117,750
$58,271 per capita
Home Value
$902,200
Zillow: $1,128,504
Median Rent
$2,234/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.2%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
8.4% smoking rate
How Bonita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bonita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bonita 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
Bonita residents earn a median household income of $117,750 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,271. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bonita is $902,200 , 220% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,128,504. Median rent is $2,234/month, with 39.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
39.2% of adults in Bonita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bonita has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population13,336
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density2,657/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born21.9%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$117,750
Per Capita$58,271
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
C
Home Value$902,200
Rent$2,234
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$1,128,504
Housing Units4,959
Rent Burden39.0%
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking8.4%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.2 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation257 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.2%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+18.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations72
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Bonita was built in 1976.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
21.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.