Living in Bonny Doon, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bonny Doon · Census data 2020–2024
Bonny Doon has 3,149 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $144,813 (46% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,201,900, the median rent is $1,838/month.
Bonny Doon at a glance
- Population
- 3,149
- Median age
- 44.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $144,813State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,201,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,838/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.1%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Bonny Doon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the California median.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in May to July and October.
Cost of living in Bonny Doon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bonny Doon the median home value is $1,201,900, 261% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,838 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,506 a month in housing costs.
Bonny Doon median household income
The median household income in Bonny Doon is $144,813 and the income per person is $59,468. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Bonny Doon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,137
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.70
Bonny Doon demographics
- Population
- 3,149
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.7%
- Households
- 1,039
- Foreign-born
- 19.1%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bonny Doon ›
Education in Bonny Doon
48.1% of adults 25 and older in Bonny Doon have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 27.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bonny Doon
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 54.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 12.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Bonny Doon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Doon | 3,149 | $144,813 | $1,201,900 | $1,838 |
| Felton | 4,093 | $123,056 | $900,500 | $2,068 |
| Davenport | 403 | $72,171 | $946,400 | $1,469 |
| Ben Lomond | 6,858 | $130,041 | $960,700 | $2,514 |
| Brookdale | 1,378 | $87,358 | $881,700 | $1,814 |
| Mount Hermon | 939 | $157,604 | $1,003,100 | $1,394 |
| Paradise Park | 470 | $54,500 | — | — |
| Zayante | 399 | $182,857 | $863,600 | $2,260 |
| Boulder Creek | 4,632 | $84,156 | $849,900 | $1,907 |
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What is the median household income in Bonny Doon, CA?
The median household income in Bonny Doon is $144,813, 46% 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 Bonny Doon?
The median home value in Bonny Doon is $1,201,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Bonny Doon?
The median gross rent in Bonny Doon is $1,838 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Bonny Doon, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the California median. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Bonny Doon?
The median age in Bonny Doon is 44.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Bonny Doon?
The average commute to work in Bonny Doon is 40 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bonny Doon?
The unemployment rate in Bonny Doon is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bonny Doon?
48.1% of adults in Bonny Doon 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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