Bonsall, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,308 Population 316/sq mi density
$110,316 Median Income $59,884 per capita
$938,100 Home Value $1,010,251 Zillow
$2,177 Median Rent 40.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$110,316 median income, 5.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$938,100 home value, $2,177/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Bonsall, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$110,316
47% above
$59,884 per capita
Home Value
$938,100
233% above
Zillow: $1,010,251
Median Rent
$2,177/mo
87% above
40.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%
37% above
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
20% below
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Bonsall Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
147%
Home Value
333%
Rent
187%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
137%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bonsall 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

Bonsall residents earn a median household income of $110,316 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,884. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bonsall is $938,100 , 233% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,010,251. Median rent is $2,177/month, with 40.1% 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 1988.

Education

46.2% of adults in Bonsall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% above the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bonsall has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population4,308
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$110,316
Per Capita$59,884
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

D
Home Value$938,100
Rent$2,177
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$1,010,251
Housing Units1,724
Rent Burden40.1%

Health

Obesity25.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.4%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation379 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.2%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations38
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Bonsall was built in 1988.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
17.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.