Living in Bonsall, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bonsall · Census data 2020–2024
Bonsall has 4,332 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $113,537 (15% higher than the California median), the median home value is $958,700, the median rent is $2,336/month.
Bonsall at a glance
- Population
- 4,332
- Median age
- 44State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $113,537State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $958,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,336/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 68.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Bonsall a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in June to August and October.
Cost of living in Bonsall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bonsall the median home value is $958,700, 188% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,336 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,500 a month in housing costs.
Bonsall median household income
The median household income in Bonsall is $113,537 and the income per person is $63,881. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Bonsall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,772
- Owner-occupied
- 68.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.2%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.63
Bonsall demographics
- Population
- 4,332
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 1,638
- Foreign-born
- 19.6%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bonsall ›
Education in Bonsall
48.1% of adults 25 and older in Bonsall have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 18.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bonsall
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Bonsall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonsall | 4,332 | $113,537 | $958,700 | $2,336 |
| Hidden Meadows | 3,524 | $123,125 | $851,100 | $2,736 |
| Vista | 99,114 | $94,975 | $762,400 | $2,249 |
| Fallbrook | 32,112 | $96,394 | $784,100 | $1,786 |
| Oceanside | 172,242 | $97,737 | $770,300 | $2,303 |
| Camp Pendleton Mainside | 9,501 | $61,575 | — | $3,501 |
| Pala | 914 | $106,250 | $305,600 | $1,263 |
| Rainbow | 2,029 | $104,338 | $841,100 | $2,085 |
| San Marcos | 94,882 | $109,377 | $868,000 | $2,348 |
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What is the median household income in Bonsall, CA?
The median household income in Bonsall is $113,537, 15% 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 Bonsall?
The median home value in Bonsall is $958,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Bonsall?
The median gross rent in Bonsall is $2,336 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Bonsall, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the California median; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Bonsall?
The median age in Bonsall is 44 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Bonsall?
The average commute to work in Bonsall is 31 minutes; 20.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bonsall?
The unemployment rate in Bonsall is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bonsall?
48.1% of adults in Bonsall 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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