Living in Bonita Springs, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bonita Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Bonita Springs has 55,904 residents with a median age of 62.1. The median household income is $95,210 (28% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $497,100, the median rent is $1,882/month.
Bonita Springs at a glance
- Population
- 55,904
- Median age
- 62.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $95,210State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $497,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,882/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Bonita Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Bonita Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bonita Springs the median home value is $497,100, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,882 per month, which is 36.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,291 a month in housing costs.
Bonita Springs median household income
The median household income in Bonita Springs is $95,210 and the income per person is $66,345. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Bonita Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 39,895
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 36.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.20
36.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bonita Springs has many vacation and second homes.
Bonita Springs demographics
- Population
- 55,904
- Median age
- 62.1
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 44.2%
- Households
- 25,332
- Foreign-born
- 17.8%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bonita Springs ›
Education in Bonita Springs
43.1% of adults 25 and older in Bonita Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bonita Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Bonita Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Springs | 55,904 | $95,210 | $497,100 | $1,882 |
| Estero | 37,858 | $104,102 | $461,900 | $1,920 |
| Naples Park | 5,122 | $80,039 | $690,900 | $2,233 |
| Pelican Marsh | 2,617 | $143,261 | $1,079,800 | — |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | 4,836 | $26,354 | — | $1,339 |
| Three Oaks | 6,144 | $107,417 | $479,500 | $1,887 |
| Pelican Bay | 6,159 | $163,520 | $1,287,900 | $3,420 |
| Island Walk | 2,722 | $81,103 | $667,900 | $1,833 |
| Pine Ridge | 1,910 | $131,953 | $924,500 | $3,202 |
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What is the median household income in Bonita Springs, FL?
The median household income in Bonita Springs is $95,210, 28% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bonita Springs?
The median home value in Bonita Springs is $497,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Bonita Springs?
The median gross rent in Bonita Springs is $1,882 per month, about 36.2% of household income.
Is Bonita Springs, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bonita Springs?
The median age in Bonita Springs is 62.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Bonita Springs?
The average commute to work in Bonita Springs is 24 minutes; 19.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bonita Springs?
The unemployment rate in Bonita Springs is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bonita Springs?
43.1% of adults in Bonita Springs 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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