Bonny Doon, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Bonny Doon is a small town in California with a population of 2,946. Residents earn $163,125 per year, which is 117% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,946 Population 178/sq mi density
$163,125 Median Income $58,869 per capita
$1,135,600 Home Value
$1,767 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$163,125 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$1,135,600 home value, $1,767/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $163,125
117% higher than US avg
Home Value $1,135,600
303% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 51.5%
53% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,767
52% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 25.2%
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

How Bonny Doon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,946
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$163,125
Per Capita$58,869
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$21,092M
Commute44 min

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,135,600
Rent$1,767
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity25.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.2%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation1,474 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.5%
High School+98.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute44 min
Libraries16

Is Bonny Doon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bonny Doon receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Bonny Doon stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bonny Doon is $163,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 117% above $75,149. This places Bonny Doon among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bonny Doon is $1,135,600, making it a premium housing market at 303% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,767 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Bonny Doon is a highly educated community — 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Bonny Doon enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Bonny Doon has a population of 2,946 with a density of 178 people per square mile. The median age is 43.8 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.5%).

Population

2,946
Total Population
178
People / sq mi
43.8yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
16.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Bonny Doon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.5%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.5%
38% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bonny Doon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bonny Doon is $163,125, which is 117% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Bonny Doon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$163,125
117% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,869
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
IRS Avg AGI$115,937

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,171
County GDP$21,092M

Business (County)

Restaurants734
Healthcare939
Retail822
Manufacturing281

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,787
180% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.5 min
Work from Home23.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Bonny Doon is $1,135,600, 303% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,767 (52% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$1,135,600
303% above US avg
Median List Price$1,160,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,160,000
$/Sq Ft$605
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.1%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,767
52% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,787
180% above US avg
Effective Rate0.86%
In Bonny Doon, 25.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.2% report depression. 17.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bonny Doon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity25.2%
21% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
High Blood Pressure27.1%
Asthma10.3%
COPD4.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity17.1%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress11.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Checkup Rate69.3%
Premature Death5,482/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access98.3%
Healthcare Facilities939

Crime Rates: Bonny Doon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Safety Score

Bonny Doon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.6 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,474 ft (449 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (42.9 km²)
Population Density178/sq mi
Coordinates37.0436°N, 122.1370°W
County FIPS06087
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 51.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 54.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 20.9%
D 75.3%

Winner: Democrat by 54.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+51.5%
53% above US avg
High School+98.4%
School Test Score4.69
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density178/sq mi
Total Area16.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities939
Restaurants734
Retail Stores822

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.5 min
Work from Home23.5%

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