At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$32,056 per capita
Home Value
$235,500
Zillow: $307,970
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
602/100K
4,392/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Bonneau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bonneau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bonneau a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bonneau residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,056. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,143 business establishments, including 340 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bonneau is $235,500 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,970. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Bonneau reports 602 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,392/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Bonneau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bonneau has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population536
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$32,056
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$14,302M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A
Home Value$235,500
Rent$1,188
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$307,970
Housing Units206
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent602/100K
Property4,392/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation54 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute38 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Bonneau was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Charleston Afb/International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
There are 340 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.