At a Glance
Median Income
$110,316
$59,884 per capita
Home Value
$938,100
Zillow: $1,003,573
Median Rent
$2,177/mo
40.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
348/100K
1,727/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.7%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bonsall a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 2.8% (22% below 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 $1,003,573. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bonsall reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,727/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population4,308
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,316
Per Capita$59,884
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
D
Home Value$938,100
Rent$2,177
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$1,003,573
Housing Units1,724
Rent Burden40.1%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property1,727/100K
Health
Obesity25.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking10.4%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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
Broadband98.3%
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.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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