Living in Bonita, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bonita · Census data 2020–2024
Bonita has 12,652 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $118,674 (20% higher than the California median), the median home value is $962,800, the median rent is $2,218/month.
Bonita at a glance
- Population
- 12,652
- Median age
- 44.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $118,674State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $962,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,218/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 76%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Bonita a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in July to October.
Cost of living in Bonita
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bonita the median home value is $962,800, 189% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,218 per month, which is 40.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,205 a month in housing costs.
Bonita median household income
The median household income in Bonita is $118,674 and the income per person is $56,888. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Bonita: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,474
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
- Renter-occupied
- 24%
- Vacant
- 0.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.83
Bonita demographics
- Population
- 12,652
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 4,433
- Foreign-born
- 21.5%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bonita ›
Education in Bonita
39.4% of adults 25 and older in Bonita have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bonita
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Bonita vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita | 12,652 | $118,674 | $962,800 | $2,218 |
| La Presa | 34,962 | $93,479 | $629,700 | $1,852 |
| Chula Vista | 276,375 | $108,032 | $758,700 | $2,229 |
| Spring Valley | 31,969 | $109,110 | $714,700 | $2,166 |
| Lemon Grove | 27,686 | $88,009 | $705,400 | $1,893 |
| National City | 58,893 | $66,841 | $612,200 | $1,692 |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 19,765 | $125,107 | $952,400 | $1,973 |
| La Mesa | 60,797 | $95,028 | $812,000 | $2,049 |
| Rancho San Diego | 21,272 | $118,682 | $905,300 | $2,618 |
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What is the median household income in Bonita, CA?
The median household income in Bonita is $118,674, 20% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bonita?
The median home value in Bonita is $962,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Bonita?
The median gross rent in Bonita is $2,218 per month, about 40.3% of household income.
Is Bonita, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the California median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bonita?
The median age in Bonita is 44.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Bonita?
The average commute to work in Bonita is 24 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bonita?
The unemployment rate in Bonita is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bonita?
39.4% of adults in Bonita have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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