Bonner Springs, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Wyandotte County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,735 Population 495/sq mi density
$81,865 Median Income $36,239 per capita
$223,800 Home Value $307,370 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
406 Violent Crime/100K 1,625 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,865 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,800 home value, $1,069/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
406 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bonner Springs, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,865
9% above
$36,239 per capita
Home Value
$223,800
21% below
Zillow: $307,370
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
8% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
406/100K
7% above
1,625/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Bonner Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
109%
Home Value
79%
Rent
92%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
107%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bonner Springs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bonner Springs residents earn a median household income of $81,865 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,239. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,055 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bonner Springs is $223,800 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,370. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Bonner Springs reports 406 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,625/100K.

Education

24.8% of adults in Bonner Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bonner Springs has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population7,735
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,865
Per Capita$36,239
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$15,517M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269

Housing

A+
Home Value$223,800
Rent$1,069
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$307,370
Housing Units2,775
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent406/100K
Property1,625/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,751/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation949 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Bonner Springs was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.