Median Income
$57,561
23% lower than US avg
Home Value
$227,000
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,306
12% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.4%
8% lower than US avg
How Bonneau Beach Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,543
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density657/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,561
Per Capita$37,538
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$14,302M
Commute39 min
Housing
A
Home Value$227,000
Rent$1,306
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity36.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation85 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+81.5%
School Score4.51
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute39 min
Libraries8
Is Bonneau Beach a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bonneau Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Bonneau Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bonneau Beach is $57,561, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bonneau Beach is $227,000, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Bonneau Beach enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Bonneau Beach has a population of 1,543 with a density of 657 people per square mile. The median age is 62.2 years, 60% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.1%), with 2.7% Hispanic, 15.8% Black.
Population
62.2yrs
Median Age
60% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Bonneau Beach vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Bonneau Beach vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Bonneau Beach is $57,561, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.
Income: Bonneau Beach vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,561 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,538 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,312 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,575 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% |
| 8% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 5,143 |
| County GDP | $14,302M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 340 |
| Healthcare | 372 |
| Retail | 511 |
| Manufacturing | 106 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,321 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.90% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 38.9 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
The median home value in Bonneau Beach is $227,000, 19% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,306 (12% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $227,000 |
| 19% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,306 |
| 12% above US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $928 |
| 1 Bedroom | $982 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,155 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,450 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,699 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,321 |
| 23% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.90% |
In Bonneau Beach, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.3% report depression. 25.6% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Bonneau Beach vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,015/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 372 |
Crime Rates: Bonneau Beach vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
Safety Score
Bonneau Beach has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 52.3 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 657/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3221°N, 79.9886°W |
| County FIPS | 45015 |